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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,608.22, 8,441.58 and 4,762.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,608.22, 8,441.58 and 4,762.58 is: 7,168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,608.22 : 8,441.58 = 4,762.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,608.22/8,441.58 = 4,762.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,608.22x = 8,441.58 × 4,762.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,608.22x = 40,203,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,203,700.08/5,608.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.71

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