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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.54, 8,677.98 and 3,014.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.54, 8,677.98 and 3,014.06 is: 4,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.54 : 8,677.98 = 3,014.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.54/8,677.98 = 3,014.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.54x = 8,677.98 × 3,014.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.54x = 26,155,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155,952.40/5,791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.23

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