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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.64, 8,618.88 and 5,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.64, 8,618.88 and 5,611.10 is: 8,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.64 : 8,618.88 = 5,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.64/8,618.88 = 5,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.64x = 8,618.88 × 5,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.64x = 48,361,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361,354.47/5,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.44

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