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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.70, 8,462.18 and 2,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.70, 8,462.18 and 2,725.04 is: 4,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.70 : 8,462.18 = 2,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.70/8,462.18 = 2,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.70x = 8,462.18 × 2,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.70x = 23,059,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059,778.99/5,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.21

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