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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.96, 8,768.94 and 2,925.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.96, 8,768.94 and 2,925.64 is: 4,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.96 : 8,768.94 = 2,925.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.96/8,768.94 = 2,925.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.96x = 8,768.94 × 2,925.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.96x = 25,654,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,654,761.62/5,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.46

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