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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.64, 8,233.20 and 4,623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.64, 8,233.20 and 4,623.84 is: 6,923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.64 : 8,233.20 = 4,623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.64/8,233.20 = 4,623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.64x = 8,233.20 × 4,623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.64x = 38,068,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068,999.49/5,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.35

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