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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.08, 8,444.64 and 2,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.08, 8,444.64 and 2,341.88 is: 3,513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.08 : 8,444.64 = 2,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.08/8,444.64 = 2,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.08x = 8,444.64 × 2,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.08x = 19,776,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,776,333.52/5,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.87

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