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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.98, 8,426.97 and 5,271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.98, 8,426.97 and 5,271.71 is: 7,907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.98 : 8,426.97 = 5,271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.98/8,426.97 = 5,271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.98x = 8,426.97 × 5,271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.98x = 44,424,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,424,523.60/5,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,907.56

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