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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.99, 8,764.90 and 3,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.99, 8,764.90 and 3,061.91 is: 4,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.99 : 8,764.90 = 3,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.99/8,764.90 = 3,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.99x = 8,764.90 × 3,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.99x = 26,837,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837,334.96/5,843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.30

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