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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.85, 8,029.77 and 4,553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.85, 8,029.77 and 4,553.77 is: 6,278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.85 : 8,029.77 = 4,553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.85/8,029.77 = 4,553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.85x = 8,029.77 × 4,553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.85x = 36,565,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,565,725.73/5,823.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.62

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