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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.72, 8,444.60 and 2,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.72, 8,444.60 and 2,167.80 is: 3,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.72 : 8,444.60 = 2,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.72/8,444.60 = 2,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.72x = 8,444.60 × 2,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.72x = 18,306,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,203.88/5,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.71

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