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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.97, 8,771.52 and 3,071.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.97, 8,771.52 and 3,071.99 is: 4,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.97 : 8,771.52 = 3,071.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.97/8,771.52 = 3,071.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.97x = 8,771.52 × 3,071.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.97x = 26,946,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,946,021.72/5,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.33

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