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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.76, 8,767.40 and 1,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.76, 8,767.40 and 1,462.24 is: 2,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.76 : 8,767.40 = 1,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.76/8,767.40 = 1,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.76x = 8,767.40 × 1,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.76x = 12,820,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820,042.98/5,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.43

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