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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.47, 8,649.28 and 4,977.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.47, 8,649.28 and 4,977.99 is: 7,430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.47 : 8,649.28 = 4,977.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.47/8,649.28 = 4,977.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.47x = 8,649.28 × 4,977.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.47x = 43,055,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055,998.55/5,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.54

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