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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.96, 8,767.44 and 2,924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.96, 8,767.44 and 2,924.64 is: 4,386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.96 : 8,767.44 = 2,924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.96/8,767.44 = 2,924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.96x = 8,767.44 × 2,924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.96x = 25,641,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641,605.72/5,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.96

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