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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.68, 8,693.76 and 5,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.68, 8,693.76 and 5,036.48 is: 7,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.68 : 8,693.76 = 5,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.68/8,693.76 = 5,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.68x = 8,693.76 × 5,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.68x = 43,785,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,785,948.36/5,805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.92

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