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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.47, 8,687.05 and 5,333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.47, 8,687.05 and 5,333.11 is: 7,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.47 : 8,687.05 = 5,333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.47/8,687.05 = 5,333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.47x = 8,687.05 × 5,333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.47x = 46,328,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,328,958.18/5,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.37

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