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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,468.93, 8,211.64 and 4,370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,468.93, 8,211.64 and 4,370.03 is: 6,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,468.93 : 8,211.64 = 4,370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,468.93/8,211.64 = 4,370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,468.93x = 8,211.64 × 4,370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,468.93x = 35,885,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,885,134.05/5,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.63

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