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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.46, 8,553.69 and 5,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.46, 8,553.69 and 5,605.26 is: 8,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.46 : 8,553.69 = 5,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.46/8,553.69 = 5,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.46x = 8,553.69 × 5,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.46x = 47,945,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,656.41/5,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.89

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