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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.53, 8,764.77 and 4,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.53, 8,764.77 and 4,196.18 is: 6,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.53 : 8,764.77 = 4,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.53/8,764.77 = 4,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.53x = 8,764.77 × 4,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.53x = 36,778,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,778,552.58/5,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.82

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