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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.84, 8,435.70 and 4,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.84, 8,435.70 and 4,912.72 is: 7,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.84 : 8,435.70 = 4,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.84/8,435.70 = 4,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.84x = 8,435.70 × 4,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.84x = 41,442,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,232.10/5,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.82

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