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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.37, 8,744.36 and 2,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.37, 8,744.36 and 2,322.32 is: 3,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.37 : 8,744.36 = 2,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.37/8,744.36 = 2,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.37x = 8,744.36 × 2,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.37x = 20,307,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307,195.97/5,833.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.21

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