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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.97, 8,390.52 and 4,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.97, 8,390.52 and 4,117.46 is: 6,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.97 : 8,390.52 = 4,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.97/8,390.52 = 4,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.97x = 8,390.52 × 4,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.97x = 34,547,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,588.53/5,600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.14

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