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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.48, 8,483.87 and 3,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.48, 8,483.87 and 3,027.35 is: 4,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.48 : 8,483.87 = 3,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.48/8,483.87 = 3,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.48x = 8,483.87 × 3,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.48x = 25,683,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683,608.99/5,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.15

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