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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.73, 8,797.35 and 5,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.73, 8,797.35 and 5,241 is: 7,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.73 : 8,797.35 = 5,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.73/8,797.35 = 5,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.73x = 8,797.35 × 5,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.73x = 46,106,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,911.35/5,843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.98

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