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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.74, 8,521.30 and 4,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.74, 8,521.30 and 4,305.08 is: 6,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.74 : 8,521.30 = 4,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.74/8,521.30 = 4,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.74x = 8,521.30 × 4,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.74x = 36,684,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,684,824.83/5,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.30

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