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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.80, 8,622.98 and 3,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.80, 8,622.98 and 3,150.04 is: 4,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.80 : 8,622.98 = 3,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.80/8,622.98 = 3,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.80x = 8,622.98 × 3,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.80x = 27,162,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162,731.92/5,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.76

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