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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.68, 8,390.70 and 4,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.68, 8,390.70 and 4,368.32 is: 6,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.68 : 8,390.70 = 4,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.68/8,390.70 = 4,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.68x = 8,390.70 × 4,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.68x = 36,653,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653,283.60/5,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.76

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