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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.01, 8,430.68 and 4,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.01, 8,430.68 and 4,233.87 is: 6,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.01 : 8,430.68 = 4,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.01/8,430.68 = 4,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.01x = 8,430.68 × 4,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.01x = 35,694,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694,403.13/5,625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.66

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