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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.68, 8,444.99 and 1,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.68, 8,444.99 and 1,469.68 is: 2,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.68 : 8,444.99 = 1,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.68/8,444.99 = 1,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.68x = 8,444.99 × 1,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.68x = 12,411,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411,432.90/5,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.64

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