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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.76, 8,794.41 and 3,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.76, 8,794.41 and 3,263.74 is: 4,895.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.76 : 8,794.41 = 3,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.76/8,794.41 = 3,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.76x = 8,794.41 × 3,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.76x = 28,702,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702,667.69/5,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.76

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