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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.61, 8,443.24 and 1,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.61, 8,443.24 and 1,929.76 is: 2,895.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.61 : 8,443.24 = 1,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.61/8,443.24 = 1,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.61x = 8,443.24 × 1,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.61x = 16,293,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293,400.89/5,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.26

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