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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.44, 8,687.17 and 1,408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.44, 8,687.17 and 1,408.86 is: 2,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.44 : 8,687.17 = 1,408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.44/8,687.17 = 1,408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.44x = 8,687.17 × 1,408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.44x = 12,239,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,239,002.80/5,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.29

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