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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.73, 8,368.35 and 4,906.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.73, 8,368.35 and 4,906.51 is: 7,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.73 : 8,368.35 = 4,906.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.73/8,368.35 = 4,906.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.73x = 8,368.35 × 4,906.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.73x = 41,059,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,059,353.64/5,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.92

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