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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.46, 8,466.35 and 4,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.46, 8,466.35 and 4,004.07 is: 5,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.46 : 8,466.35 = 4,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.46/8,466.35 = 4,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.46x = 8,466.35 × 4,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.46x = 33,899,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899,838.02/5,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.48

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