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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,837.42, 8,758.72 and 3,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,837.42, 8,758.72 and 3,063.44 is: 4,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837.42 : 8,758.72 = 3,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837.42/8,758.72 = 3,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837.42x = 8,758.72 × 3,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837.42x = 26,831,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,813.20/5,837.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.52

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