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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.81, 8,381.34 and 4,417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.81, 8,381.34 and 4,417.62 is: 6,620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.81 : 8,381.34 = 4,417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.81/8,381.34 = 4,417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.81x = 8,381.34 × 4,417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.81x = 37,025,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025,575.21/5,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.21

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