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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.67, 8,085.49 and 4,624.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.67, 8,085.49 and 4,624.65 is: 6,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.67 : 8,085.49 = 4,624.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.67/8,085.49 = 4,624.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.67x = 8,085.49 × 4,624.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.67x = 37,392,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392,593.10/5,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.98

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