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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.41, 8,444.74 and 2,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.41, 8,444.74 and 2,341.22 is: 3,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.41 : 8,444.74 = 2,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.41/8,444.74 = 2,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.41x = 8,444.74 × 2,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.41x = 19,771,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771,009.44/5,628.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.72

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