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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.53, 8,709.72 and 2,844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.53, 8,709.72 and 2,844.02 is: 4,260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.53 : 8,709.72 = 2,844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.53/8,709.72 = 2,844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.53x = 8,709.72 × 2,844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.53x = 24,770,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,770,617.87/5,814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.12

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