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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.61, 8,717.14 and 3,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.61, 8,717.14 and 3,036.54 is: 4,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.61 : 8,717.14 = 3,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.61/8,717.14 = 3,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.61x = 8,717.14 × 3,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.61x = 26,469,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469,927.48/5,810.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.45

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