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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.43, 8,476.97 and 5,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.43, 8,476.97 and 5,042.91 is: 7,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.43 : 8,476.97 = 5,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.43/8,476.97 = 5,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.43x = 8,476.97 × 5,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.43x = 42,748,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748,571.57/5,666.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.18

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