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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.43, 8,401.28 and 4,996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.43, 8,401.28 and 4,996.57 is: 7,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.43 : 8,401.28 = 4,996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.43/8,401.28 = 4,996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.43x = 8,401.28 × 4,996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.43x = 41,977,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977,608.14/5,607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.06

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