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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.01, 8,794.29 and 2,744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.01, 8,794.29 and 2,744.39 is: 4,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.01 : 8,794.29 = 2,744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.01/8,794.29 = 2,744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.01x = 8,794.29 × 2,744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.01x = 24,134,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134,917.56/5,867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.67

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