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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.08, 8,488.92 and 4,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.08, 8,488.92 and 4,374.08 is: 6,548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.08 : 8,488.92 = 4,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.08/8,488.92 = 4,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.08x = 8,488.92 × 4,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.08x = 37,131,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,131,215.19/5,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.62

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