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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.58, 8,786.81 and 5,452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.58, 8,786.81 and 5,452.74 is: 8,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.58 : 8,786.81 = 5,452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.58/8,786.81 = 5,452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.58x = 8,786.81 × 5,452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.58x = 47,912,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,912,203.99/5,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.22

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