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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.59, 8,754.62 and 5,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.59, 8,754.62 and 5,125.68 is: 7,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.59 : 8,754.62 = 5,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.59/8,754.62 = 5,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.59x = 8,754.62 × 5,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.59x = 44,873,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,873,355.01/5,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.38

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