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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.84, 8,472.72 and 2,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.84, 8,472.72 and 2,725.20 is: 4,090.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.84 : 8,472.72 = 2,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.84/8,472.72 = 2,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.84x = 8,472.72 × 2,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.84x = 23,089,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,856.54/5,644.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.44

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