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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.63, 8,733.68 and 4,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.63, 8,733.68 and 4,362.71 is: 6,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.63 : 8,733.68 = 4,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.63/8,733.68 = 4,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.63x = 8,733.68 × 4,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.63x = 38,102,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102,491.26/5,819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.24

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