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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.83, 8,438.49 and 4,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.83, 8,438.49 and 4,061.91 is: 6,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.83 : 8,438.49 = 4,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.83/8,438.49 = 4,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.83x = 8,438.49 × 4,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.83x = 34,276,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276,386.92/5,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.60

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