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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.16, 8,425.68 and 5,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.16, 8,425.68 and 5,005.06 is: 7,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.16 : 8,425.68 = 5,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.16/8,425.68 = 5,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.16x = 8,425.68 × 5,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.16x = 42,171,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171,033.94/5,620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.53

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