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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.64, 7,969.59 and 1,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.64, 7,969.59 and 1,847.89 is: 2,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.64 : 7,969.59 = 1,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.64/7,969.59 = 1,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.64x = 7,969.59 × 1,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.64x = 14,726,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,925.67/5,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.10

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