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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.54, 8,579.68 and 4,835.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.54, 8,579.68 and 4,835.83 is: 7,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.54 : 8,579.68 = 4,835.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.54/8,579.68 = 4,835.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.54x = 8,579.68 × 4,835.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.54x = 41,489,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489,840.40/5,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.21

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