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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.22, 8,648.46 and 5,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.22, 8,648.46 and 5,035.08 is: 7,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.22 : 8,648.46 = 5,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.22/8,648.46 = 5,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.22x = 8,648.46 × 5,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.22x = 43,545,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,545,687.98/5,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.04

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