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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.94, 8,497.71 and 4,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.94, 8,497.71 and 4,016.79 is: 6,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.94 : 8,497.71 = 4,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.94/8,497.71 = 4,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.94x = 8,497.71 × 4,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.94x = 34,133,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,516.55/5,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,025.40

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