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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.70, 8,401.35 and 4,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.70, 8,401.35 and 4,963.70 is: 7,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.70 : 8,401.35 = 4,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.70/8,401.35 = 4,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.70x = 8,401.35 × 4,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.70x = 41,701,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701,781.00/5,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.22

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