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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.98, 8,497.89 and 4,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.98, 8,497.89 and 4,033.08 is: 6,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.98 : 8,497.89 = 4,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.98/8,497.89 = 4,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.98x = 8,497.89 × 4,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.98x = 34,272,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,272,670.20/5,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.06

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