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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.70, 8,162.04 and 5,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.70, 8,162.04 and 5,630.62 is: 7,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.70 : 8,162.04 = 5,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.70/8,162.04 = 5,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.70x = 8,162.04 × 5,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.70x = 45,957,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,345.66/5,910.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.28

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