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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.21, 7,635.18 and 4,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.21, 7,635.18 and 4,423.71 is: 6,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.21 : 7,635.18 = 4,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.21/7,635.18 = 4,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.21x = 7,635.18 × 4,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.21x = 33,775,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775,822.12/5,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.24

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