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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.33, 8,867.86 and 4,064.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.33, 8,867.86 and 4,064.57 is: 6,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.33 : 8,867.86 = 4,064.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.33/8,867.86 = 4,064.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.33x = 8,867.86 × 4,064.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.33x = 36,044,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044,037.72/5,924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.07

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