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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.61, 8,765.29 and 2,556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.61, 8,765.29 and 2,556.96 is: 3,834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.61 : 8,765.29 = 2,556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.61/8,765.29 = 2,556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.61x = 8,765.29 × 2,556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.61x = 22,412,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412,495.92/5,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.73

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