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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.52, 8,416.27 and 4,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.52, 8,416.27 and 4,783.46 is: 7,170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.52 : 8,416.27 = 4,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.52/8,416.27 = 4,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.52x = 8,416.27 × 4,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.52x = 40,258,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258,836.85/5,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.49

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