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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.19, 8,007.80 and 4,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.19, 8,007.80 and 4,625.55 is: 6,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.19 : 8,007.80 = 4,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.19/8,007.80 = 4,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.19x = 8,007.80 × 4,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.19x = 37,040,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,040,456.16/5,795.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.59

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