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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,659.46, 8,484.60 and 4,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,659.46, 8,484.60 and 4,270.04 is: 6,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,659.46 : 8,484.60 = 4,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,659.46/8,484.60 = 4,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,659.46x = 8,484.60 × 4,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,659.46x = 36,229,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229,581.38/5,659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.60

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