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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,854.97, 8,776.28 and 4,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,854.97, 8,776.28 and 4,005.59 is: 6,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,854.97 : 8,776.28 = 4,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,854.97/8,776.28 = 4,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,854.97x = 8,776.28 × 4,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,854.97x = 35,154,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154,145.54/5,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.15

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