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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.11, 8,565.90 and 4,844.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.11, 8,565.90 and 4,844.31 is: 7,255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.11 : 8,565.90 = 4,844.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.11/8,565.90 = 4,844.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.11x = 8,565.90 × 4,844.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.11x = 41,495,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495,851.99/5,719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.65

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