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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.44, 8,423.82 and 4,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.44, 8,423.82 and 4,708.14 is: 7,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.44 : 8,423.82 = 4,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.44/8,423.82 = 4,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.44x = 8,423.82 × 4,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.44x = 39,660,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,660,523.89/5,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.72

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