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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.88, 8,441.16 and 2,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.88, 8,441.16 and 2,340.12 is: 3,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.88 : 8,441.16 = 2,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.88/8,441.16 = 2,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.88x = 8,441.16 × 2,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.88x = 19,753,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,327.34/5,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.91

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