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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.24, 8,802.93 and 3,094.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.24, 8,802.93 and 3,094.98 is: 4,640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.24 : 8,802.93 = 3,094.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.24/8,802.93 = 3,094.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.24x = 8,802.93 × 3,094.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.24x = 27,244,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,892.29/5,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.40

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