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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.48, 8,481.92 and 5,607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.48, 8,481.92 and 5,607.83 is: 8,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.48 : 8,481.92 = 5,607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.48/8,481.92 = 5,607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.48x = 8,481.92 × 5,607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.48x = 47,565,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,565,158.60/5,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.91

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