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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.46, 8,713.96 and 4,520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.46, 8,713.96 and 4,520.98 is: 6,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.46 : 8,713.96 = 4,520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.46/8,713.96 = 4,520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.46x = 8,713.96 × 4,520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.46x = 39,395,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395,638.88/5,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.96

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