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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.22, 8,095.29 and 4,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.22, 8,095.29 and 4,631.20 is: 6,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.22 : 8,095.29 = 4,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.22/8,095.29 = 4,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.22x = 8,095.29 × 4,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.22x = 37,490,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,490,907.05/5,406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.77

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