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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.96, 8,485.02 and 4,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.96, 8,485.02 and 4,016.51 is: 6,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.96 : 8,485.02 = 4,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.96/8,485.02 = 4,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.96x = 8,485.02 × 4,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.96x = 34,080,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080,157.07/5,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.96

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