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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.40, 8,667.72 and 4,691.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.40, 8,667.72 and 4,691.83 is: 7,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.40 : 8,667.72 = 4,691.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.40/8,667.72 = 4,691.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.40x = 8,667.72 × 4,691.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.40x = 40,667,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667,468.73/5,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.72

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