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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.78, 8,033.70 and 1,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.78, 8,033.70 and 1,846.16 is: 2,768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.78 : 8,033.70 = 1,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.78/8,033.70 = 1,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.78x = 8,033.70 × 1,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.78x = 14,831,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831,495.59/5,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.22

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