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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.16, 8,739.72 and 5,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.16, 8,739.72 and 5,731.44 is: 8,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.16 : 8,739.72 = 5,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.16/8,739.72 = 5,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.16x = 8,739.72 × 5,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.16x = 50,091,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,091,180.80/5,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.54

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