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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.48, 8,406.44 and 4,623.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.48, 8,406.44 and 4,623.47 is: 6,939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.48 : 8,406.44 = 4,623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.48/8,406.44 = 4,623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.48x = 8,406.44 × 4,623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.48x = 38,866,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,858.00/5,600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.92

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