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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.72, 8,444.12 and 2,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.72, 8,444.12 and 2,167.44 is: 3,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.72 : 8,444.12 = 2,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.72/8,444.12 = 2,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.72x = 8,444.12 × 2,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.72x = 18,302,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302,123.45/5,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.25

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