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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.46, 8,086.68 and 4,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.46, 8,086.68 and 4,625.44 is: 6,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.46 : 8,086.68 = 4,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.46/8,086.68 = 4,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.46x = 8,086.68 × 4,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.46x = 37,404,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,453.14/5,400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.16

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