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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.06, 8,647.34 and 2,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.06, 8,647.34 and 2,801.24 is: 4,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.06 : 8,647.34 = 2,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.06/8,647.34 = 2,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.06x = 8,647.34 × 2,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.06x = 24,223,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,223,274.70/5,769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.83

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