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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.97, 8,401.46 and 4,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.97, 8,401.46 and 4,674.24 is: 7,011.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.97 : 8,401.46 = 4,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.97/8,401.46 = 4,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.97x = 8,401.46 × 4,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.97x = 39,270,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270,417.02/5,600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.36

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