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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.97, 8,393.52 and 4,119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.97, 8,393.52 and 4,119.46 is: 6,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.97 : 8,393.52 = 4,119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.97/8,393.52 = 4,119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.97x = 8,393.52 × 4,119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.97x = 34,576,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,576,769.90/5,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.15

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