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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.54, 8,688.54 and 3,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.54, 8,688.54 and 3,021.14 is: 4,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.54 : 8,688.54 = 3,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.54/8,688.54 = 3,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.54x = 8,688.54 × 3,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.54x = 26,249,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,249,295.74/5,798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.88

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