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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.72, 8,444.90 and 2,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.72, 8,444.90 and 2,707.24 is: 4,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.72 : 8,444.90 = 2,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.72/8,444.90 = 2,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.72x = 8,444.90 × 2,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.72x = 22,862,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862,371.08/5,628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.74

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