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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.96, 8,445.84 and 2,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.96, 8,445.84 and 2,705.44 is: 4,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.96 : 8,445.84 = 2,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.96/8,445.84 = 2,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.96x = 8,445.84 × 2,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.96x = 22,849,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,713.37/5,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.43

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