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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.33, 8,436.24 and 4,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.33, 8,436.24 and 4,060.41 is: 6,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.33 : 8,436.24 = 4,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.33/8,436.24 = 4,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.33x = 8,436.24 × 4,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.33x = 34,254,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254,593.26/5,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.35

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