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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.42, 8,761.65 and 2,917.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.42, 8,761.65 and 2,917.27 is: 4,372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.42 : 8,761.65 = 2,917.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.42/8,761.65 = 2,917.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.42x = 8,761.65 × 2,917.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.42x = 25,560,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560,098.70/5,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.67

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