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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.77, 8,763.62 and 3,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.77, 8,763.62 and 3,032.82 is: 4,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.77 : 8,763.62 = 3,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.77/8,763.62 = 3,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.77x = 8,763.62 × 3,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.77x = 26,578,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578,466.84/5,843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.17

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