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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.43, 8,773.34 and 2,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.43, 8,773.34 and 2,995.96 is: 4,498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.43 : 8,773.34 = 2,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.43/8,773.34 = 2,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.43x = 8,773.34 × 2,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.43x = 26,284,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,284,575.71/5,843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.14

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