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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.86, 8,768.97 and 2,557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.86, 8,768.97 and 2,557.26 is: 3,835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.86 : 8,768.97 = 2,557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.86/8,768.97 = 2,557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.86x = 8,768.97 × 2,557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.86x = 22,424,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,536.22/5,845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.97

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