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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.72, 8,440.83 and 4,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.72, 8,440.83 and 4,762.08 is: 7,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.72 : 8,440.83 = 4,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.72/8,440.83 = 4,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.72x = 8,440.83 × 4,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.72x = 40,195,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,907.73/5,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.96

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