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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.42, 8,507.67 and 4,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.42, 8,507.67 and 4,023.96 is: 6,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.42 : 8,507.67 = 4,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.42/8,507.67 = 4,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.42x = 8,507.67 × 4,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.42x = 34,234,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,523.77/5,672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.26

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