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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.67, 8,511.04 and 4,026.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.67, 8,511.04 and 4,026.21 is: 6,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.67 : 8,511.04 = 4,026.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.67/8,511.04 = 4,026.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.67x = 8,511.04 × 4,026.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.67x = 34,267,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,234.36/5,674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.63

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