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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.79, 8,697.03 and 5,045.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.79, 8,697.03 and 5,045.19 is: 7,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.79 : 8,697.03 = 5,045.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.79/8,697.03 = 5,045.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.79x = 8,697.03 × 5,045.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.79x = 43,878,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,878,168.79/5,822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.59

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