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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,784.61, 8,664.32 and 3,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,784.61, 8,664.32 and 3,002.89 is: 4,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,784.61 : 8,664.32 = 3,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,784.61/8,664.32 = 3,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,784.61x = 8,664.32 × 3,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,784.61x = 26,017,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,017,984.87/5,784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.79

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