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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.46, 8,436.85 and 3,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.46, 8,436.85 and 3,029.34 is: 4,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.46 : 8,436.85 = 3,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.46/8,436.85 = 3,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.46x = 8,436.85 × 3,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.46x = 25,558,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558,087.18/5,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.06

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