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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.98, 8,042.63 and 4,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.98, 8,042.63 and 4,595.94 is: 6,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.98 : 8,042.63 = 4,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.98/8,042.63 = 4,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.98x = 8,042.63 × 4,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.98x = 36,963,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,963,421.94/5,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.07

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