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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,842.76, 8,755.44 and 5,697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,842.76, 8,755.44 and 5,697.86 is: 8,538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,842.76 : 8,755.44 = 5,697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,842.76/8,755.44 = 5,697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,842.76x = 8,755.44 × 5,697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,842.76x = 49,887,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887,271.36/5,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.31

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