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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.98, 8,711.10 and 4,647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.98, 8,711.10 and 4,647.44 is: 6,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.98 : 8,711.10 = 4,647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.98/8,711.10 = 4,647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.98x = 8,711.10 × 4,647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.98x = 40,484,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,484,314.58/5,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.07

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