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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.64, 8,445.48 and 2,707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.64, 8,445.48 and 2,707.56 is: 4,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.64 : 8,445.48 = 2,707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.64/8,445.48 = 2,707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.64x = 8,445.48 × 2,707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.64x = 22,866,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,643.83/5,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.27

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