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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.39, 8,194.41 and 4,598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.39, 8,194.41 and 4,598.79 is: 6,882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.39 : 8,194.41 = 4,598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.39/8,194.41 = 4,598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.39x = 8,194.41 × 4,598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.39x = 37,684,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684,370.76/5,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.50

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