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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.43, 8,855.65 and 4,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.43, 8,855.65 and 4,682.71 is: 7,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.43 : 8,855.65 = 4,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.43/8,855.65 = 4,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.43x = 8,855.65 × 4,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.43x = 41,468,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,468,440.81/5,907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.71

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