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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.81, 8,433.63 and 3,982.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.81, 8,433.63 and 3,982.33 is: 5,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.81 : 8,433.63 = 3,982.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.81/8,433.63 = 3,982.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.81x = 8,433.63 × 3,982.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.81x = 33,585,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585,497.76/5,630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.59

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