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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.64, 7,968.09 and 1,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.64, 7,968.09 and 1,846.89 is: 2,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.64 : 7,968.09 = 1,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.64/7,968.09 = 1,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.64x = 7,968.09 × 1,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.64x = 14,716,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716,185.74/5,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.60

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