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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.44, 8,774.84 and 2,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.44, 8,774.84 and 2,996.96 is: 4,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.44 : 8,774.84 = 2,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.44/8,774.84 = 2,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.44x = 8,774.84 × 2,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.44x = 26,297,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,844.49/5,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.63

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