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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.81, 8,503.25 and 4,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.81, 8,503.25 and 4,034.75 is: 6,053.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.81 : 8,503.25 = 4,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.81/8,503.25 = 4,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.81x = 8,503.25 × 4,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.81x = 34,308,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308,425.25/5,667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.21

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