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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.60, 8,493.90 and 4,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.60, 8,493.90 and 4,827.40 is: 7,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.60 : 8,493.90 = 4,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.60/8,493.90 = 4,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.60x = 8,493.90 × 4,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.60x = 41,003,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003,452.86/5,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.10

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