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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.78, 8,605.46 and 3,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.78, 8,605.46 and 3,109.28 is: 4,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.78 : 8,605.46 = 3,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.78/8,605.46 = 3,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.78x = 8,605.46 × 3,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.78x = 26,756,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,756,749.41/5,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.01

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