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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.92, 8,767.38 and 3,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.92, 8,767.38 and 3,108.28 is: 4,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.92 : 8,767.38 = 3,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.92/8,767.38 = 3,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.92x = 8,767.38 × 3,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.92x = 27,251,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,471.91/5,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.42

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