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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.74, 8,003.28 and 4,967.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.74, 8,003.28 and 4,967.22 is: 6,849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.74 : 8,003.28 = 4,967.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.74/8,003.28 = 4,967.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.74x = 8,003.28 × 4,967.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.74x = 39,754,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754,052.48/5,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.73

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