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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.88, 8,524.89 and 4,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.88, 8,524.89 and 4,035.44 is: 6,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.88 : 8,524.89 = 4,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.88/8,524.89 = 4,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.88x = 8,524.89 × 4,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.88x = 34,401,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,639.48/5,683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.50

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