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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.17, 8,740.26 and 5,002.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.17, 8,740.26 and 5,002.38 is: 7,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.17 : 8,740.26 = 5,002.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.17/8,740.26 = 5,002.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.17x = 8,740.26 × 5,002.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.17x = 43,722,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,722,101.82/5,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.28

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