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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.46, 8,625.69 and 4,013.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.46, 8,625.69 and 4,013.82 is: 6,020.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.46 : 8,625.69 = 4,013.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.46/8,625.69 = 4,013.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.46x = 8,625.69 × 4,013.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.46x = 34,621,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621,967.04/5,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.73

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