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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.91, 8,755.29 and 2,553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.91, 8,755.29 and 2,553.39 is: 3,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.91 : 8,755.29 = 2,553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.91/8,755.29 = 2,553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.91x = 8,755.29 × 2,553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.91x = 22,355,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,669.93/5,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.43

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