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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.96, 8,457.79 and 4,626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.96, 8,457.79 and 4,626.02 is: 6,907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.96 : 8,457.79 = 4,626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.96/8,457.79 = 4,626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.96x = 8,457.79 × 4,626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.96x = 39,125,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,125,840.28/5,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.87

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