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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.96, 8,611.98 and 4,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.96, 8,611.98 and 4,026.28 is: 6,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.96 : 8,611.98 = 4,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.96/8,611.98 = 4,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.96x = 8,611.98 × 4,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.96x = 34,674,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,674,242.83/5,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.35

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