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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.36, 8,583.87 and 3,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.36, 8,583.87 and 3,094.77 is: 4,638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.36 : 8,583.87 = 3,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.36/8,583.87 = 3,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.36x = 8,583.87 × 3,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.36x = 26,565,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,103.36/5,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.28

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