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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.96, 8,439.84 and 2,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.96, 8,439.84 and 2,701.44 is: 4,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.96 : 8,439.84 = 2,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.96/8,439.84 = 2,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.96x = 8,439.84 × 2,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.96x = 22,799,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,721.37/5,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.43

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