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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.44, 8,493.96 and 3,203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.44, 8,493.96 and 3,203.65 is: 4,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.44 : 8,493.96 = 3,203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.44/8,493.96 = 3,203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.44x = 8,493.96 × 3,203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.44x = 27,211,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211,653.72/5,667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.40

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