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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.46, 8,708.96 and 2,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.46, 8,708.96 and 2,844.08 is: 4,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.46 : 8,708.96 = 2,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.46/8,708.96 = 2,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.46x = 8,708.96 × 2,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.46x = 24,768,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,768,921.19/5,807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.02

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