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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.92, 8,237.70 and 4,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.92, 8,237.70 and 4,396.14 is: 6,608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.92 : 8,237.70 = 4,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.92/8,237.70 = 4,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.92x = 8,237.70 × 4,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.92x = 36,214,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214,082.48/5,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.51

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