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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.67, 8,443.80 and 2,340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.67, 8,443.80 and 2,340.15 is: 3,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.67 : 8,443.80 = 2,340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.67/8,443.80 = 2,340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.67x = 8,443.80 × 2,340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.67x = 19,759,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,758.57/5,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.18

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