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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.27, 8,793.06 and 2,743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.27, 8,793.06 and 2,743.74 is: 4,113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.27 : 8,793.06 = 2,743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.27/8,793.06 = 2,743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.27x = 8,793.06 × 2,743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.27x = 24,125,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125,870.44/5,865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.34

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