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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.91, 8,742.53 and 3,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.91, 8,742.53 and 3,054.57 is: 4,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.91 : 8,742.53 = 3,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.91/8,742.53 = 3,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.91x = 8,742.53 × 3,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.91x = 26,704,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704,669.86/5,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.78

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