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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.88, 8,799.48 and 3,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.88, 8,799.48 and 3,091.44 is: 4,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.88 : 8,799.48 = 3,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.88/8,799.48 = 3,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.88x = 8,799.48 × 3,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.88x = 27,203,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,203,005.00/5,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.29

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