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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.98, 8,441.09 and 1,879.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.98, 8,441.09 and 1,879.82 is: 2,819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.98 : 8,441.09 = 1,879.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.98/8,441.09 = 1,879.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.98x = 8,441.09 × 1,879.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.98x = 15,867,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,716.90/5,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.43

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