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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.65, 8,437.46 and 2,707.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.65, 8,437.46 and 2,707.17 is: 4,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.65 : 8,437.46 = 2,707.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.65/8,437.46 = 2,707.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.65x = 8,437.46 × 2,707.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.65x = 22,841,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841,625.05/5,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.38

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