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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.46, 8,465.99 and 4,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.46, 8,465.99 and 4,631.52 is: 6,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.46 : 8,465.99 = 4,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.46/8,465.99 = 4,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.46x = 8,465.99 × 4,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.46x = 39,210,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210,378.85/5,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.07

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