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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,846.40, 8,767.68 and 2,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,846.40, 8,767.68 and 2,557.44 is: 3,835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,846.40 : 8,767.68 = 2,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,846.40/8,767.68 = 2,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,846.40x = 8,767.68 × 2,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,846.40x = 22,422,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,815.54/5,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.32

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