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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.58, 8,420.25 and 4,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.58, 8,420.25 and 4,303.73 is: 6,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.58 : 8,420.25 = 4,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.58/8,420.25 = 4,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.58x = 8,420.25 × 4,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.58x = 36,238,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238,519.72/5,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.81

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