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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.97, 8,626.38 and 4,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.97, 8,626.38 and 4,055.38 is: 6,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.97 : 8,626.38 = 4,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.97/8,626.38 = 4,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.97x = 8,626.38 × 4,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.97x = 34,983,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,983,248.92/5,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.02

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