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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.09, 8,432.71 and 4,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.09, 8,432.71 and 4,050.96 is: 6,100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.09 : 8,432.71 = 4,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.09/8,432.71 = 4,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.09x = 8,432.71 × 4,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.09x = 34,160,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,576.59/5,600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,100.01

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