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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.94, 8,421.27 and 4,445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.94, 8,421.27 and 4,445.03 is: 6,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.94 : 8,421.27 = 4,445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.94/8,421.27 = 4,445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.94x = 8,421.27 × 4,445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.94x = 37,432,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432,754.80/5,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.16

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