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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.47, 8,441.21 and 3,046.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.47, 8,441.21 and 3,046.81 is: 4,570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.47 : 8,441.21 = 3,046.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.47/8,441.21 = 3,046.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.47x = 8,441.21 × 3,046.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.47x = 25,718,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,718,763.04/5,627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.22

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