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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.91, 8,762.59 and 1,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.91, 8,762.59 and 1,459.14 is: 2,188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.91 : 8,762.59 = 1,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.91/8,762.59 = 1,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.91x = 8,762.59 × 1,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.91x = 12,785,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785,845.57/5,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.64

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