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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.94, 8,444.40 and 2,165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.94, 8,444.40 and 2,165.92 is: 3,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.94 : 8,444.40 = 2,165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.94/8,444.40 = 2,165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.94x = 8,444.40 × 2,165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.94x = 18,289,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289,894.85/5,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.26

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