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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,681.16, 8,483.94 and 5,620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,681.16, 8,483.94 and 5,620.14 is: 8,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,681.16 : 8,483.94 = 5,620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,681.16/8,483.94 = 5,620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,681.16x = 8,483.94 × 5,620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,681.16x = 47,680,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680,930.55/5,681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.82

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