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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.74, 8,706.96 and 4,622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.74, 8,706.96 and 4,622.25 is: 6,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.74 : 8,706.96 = 4,622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.74/8,706.96 = 4,622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.74x = 8,706.96 × 4,622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.74x = 40,245,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,245,728.53/5,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.45

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