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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.64, 8,795.94 and 2,744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.64, 8,795.94 and 2,744.56 is: 4,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.64 : 8,795.94 = 2,744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.64/8,795.94 = 2,744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.64x = 8,795.94 × 2,744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.64x = 24,140,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,985.09/5,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.56

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