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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.83, 8,584.56 and 3,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.83, 8,584.56 and 3,095.24 is: 4,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.83 : 8,584.56 = 3,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.83/8,584.56 = 3,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.83x = 8,584.56 × 3,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.83x = 26,571,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,230.57/5,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.97

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