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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.07, 8,477.72 and 4,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.07, 8,477.72 and 4,011.62 is: 6,008.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.07 : 8,477.72 = 4,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.07/8,477.72 = 4,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.07x = 8,477.72 × 4,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.07x = 34,009,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009,358.75/5,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.65

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