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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.78, 8,408.63 and 4,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.78, 8,408.63 and 4,694.24 is: 7,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.78 : 8,408.63 = 4,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.78/8,408.63 = 4,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.78x = 8,408.63 × 4,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.78x = 39,472,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472,061.78/5,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.54

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