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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.65, 8,762.04 and 2,555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.65, 8,762.04 and 2,555.24 is: 3,830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.65 : 8,762.04 = 2,555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.65/8,762.04 = 2,555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.65x = 8,762.04 × 2,555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.65x = 22,389,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389,115.09/5,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.70

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