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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.54, 8,771.43 and 4,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.54, 8,771.43 and 4,971.26 is: 7,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.54 : 8,771.43 = 4,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.54/8,771.43 = 4,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.54x = 8,771.43 × 4,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.54x = 43,605,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,605,059.10/5,843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.10

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