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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.94, 8,424.26 and 4,447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.94, 8,424.26 and 4,447.02 is: 6,660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.94 : 8,424.26 = 4,447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.94/8,424.26 = 4,447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.94x = 8,424.26 × 4,447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.94x = 37,462,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462,852.71/5,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.13

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