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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.92, 8,658.96 and 2,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.92, 8,658.96 and 2,848.72 is: 4,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.92 : 8,658.96 = 2,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.92/8,658.96 = 2,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.92x = 8,658.96 × 2,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.92x = 24,666,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666,952.53/5,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.61

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