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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.07, 8,482.22 and 4,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.07, 8,482.22 and 4,014.62 is: 6,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.07 : 8,482.22 = 4,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.07/8,482.22 = 4,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.07x = 8,482.22 × 4,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.07x = 34,052,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,052,827.57/5,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.14

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