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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,837.93, 8,759.18 and 2,140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,837.93, 8,759.18 and 2,140.53 is: 3,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837.93 : 8,759.18 = 2,140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837.93/8,759.18 = 2,140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837.93x = 8,759.18 × 2,140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837.93x = 18,749,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749,287.57/5,837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.63

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