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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.76, 8,681.88 and 4,627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.76, 8,681.88 and 4,627.74 is: 6,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.76 : 8,681.88 = 4,627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.76/8,681.88 = 4,627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.76x = 8,681.88 × 4,627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.76x = 40,177,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,177,483.35/5,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.22

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