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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.22, 8,423.82 and 4,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.22, 8,423.82 and 4,584.36 is: 6,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.22 : 8,423.82 = 4,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.22/8,423.82 = 4,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.22x = 8,423.82 × 4,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.22x = 38,617,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617,823.46/5,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.35

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