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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.07, 8,411.57 and 5,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.07, 8,411.57 and 5,004.98 is: 7,490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.07 : 8,411.57 = 5,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.07/8,411.57 = 5,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.07x = 8,411.57 × 5,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.07x = 42,099,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,099,739.62/5,620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.96

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