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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.56, 8,211.96 and 4,560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.56, 8,211.96 and 4,560.96 is: 6,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.56 : 8,211.96 = 4,560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.56/8,211.96 = 4,560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.56x = 8,211.96 × 4,560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.56x = 37,454,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,454,421.08/5,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.30

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