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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.77, 8,441.75 and 1,732.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.77, 8,441.75 and 1,732.17 is: 2,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.77 : 8,441.75 = 1,732.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.77/8,441.75 = 1,732.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.77x = 8,441.75 × 1,732.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.77x = 14,622,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,546.10/5,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.28

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