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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,853.62, 8,773.68 and 4,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,853.62, 8,773.68 and 4,004.40 is: 6,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,853.62 : 8,773.68 = 4,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,853.62/8,773.68 = 4,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,853.62x = 8,773.68 × 4,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,853.62x = 35,133,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,324.19/5,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.98

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