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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.72, 8,472.54 and 2,725.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.72, 8,472.54 and 2,725.07 is: 4,090.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.72 : 8,472.54 = 2,725.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.72/8,472.54 = 2,725.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.72x = 8,472.54 × 2,725.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.72x = 23,088,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088,264.58/5,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.24

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