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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.76, 8,623.26 and 4,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.76, 8,623.26 and 4,189.32 is: 6,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.76 : 8,623.26 = 4,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.76/8,623.26 = 4,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.76x = 8,623.26 × 4,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.76x = 36,125,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,125,595.58/5,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.16

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