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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.93, 8,466.69 and 4,631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.93, 8,466.69 and 4,631.99 is: 6,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.93 : 8,466.69 = 4,631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.93/8,466.69 = 4,631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.93x = 8,466.69 × 4,631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.93x = 39,217,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,217,559.37/5,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.76

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