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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.54, 8,674.98 and 3,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.54, 8,674.98 and 3,012.06 is: 4,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.54 : 8,674.98 = 3,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.54/8,674.98 = 3,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.54x = 8,674.98 × 3,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.54x = 26,129,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,560.26/5,789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.24

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