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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.57, 8,503.91 and 4,637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.57, 8,503.91 and 4,637.74 is: 6,947.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.57 : 8,503.91 = 4,637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.57/8,503.91 = 4,637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.57x = 8,503.91 × 4,637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.57x = 39,438,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438,923.56/5,676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.67

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