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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.03, 8,762.86 and 3,069.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.03, 8,762.86 and 3,069.01 is: 4,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.03 : 8,762.86 = 3,069.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.03/8,762.86 = 3,069.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.03x = 8,762.86 × 3,069.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.03x = 26,893,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,893,261.15/5,841.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.20

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