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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.65, 8,444.79 and 2,706.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.65, 8,444.79 and 2,706.57 is: 4,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.65 : 8,444.79 = 2,706.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.65/8,444.79 = 2,706.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.65x = 8,444.79 × 2,706.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.65x = 22,856,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,856,415.27/5,628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.73

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