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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.19, 8,492.61 and 3,064.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.19, 8,492.61 and 3,064.71 is: 4,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.19 : 8,492.61 = 3,064.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.19/8,492.61 = 3,064.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.19x = 8,492.61 × 3,064.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.19x = 26,027,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,027,386.79/5,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.89

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