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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.68, 8,555.95 and 4,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.68, 8,555.95 and 4,473.19 is: 6,700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.68 : 8,555.95 = 4,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.68/8,555.95 = 4,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.68x = 8,555.95 × 4,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.68x = 38,272,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272,389.98/5,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.72

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