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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.23, 8,016.72 and 4,748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.23, 8,016.72 and 4,748.07 is: 6,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.23 : 8,016.72 = 4,748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.23/8,016.72 = 4,748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.23x = 8,016.72 × 4,748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.23x = 38,063,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063,941.60/5,814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.69

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