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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.05, 8,719.61 and 5,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.05, 8,719.61 and 5,220.22 is: 7,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.05 : 8,719.61 = 5,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.05/8,719.61 = 5,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.05x = 8,719.61 × 5,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.05x = 45,518,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,518,282.51/5,843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.16

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