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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,839.62, 8,754.60 and 2,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,839.62, 8,754.60 and 2,327.46 is: 3,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,839.62 : 8,754.60 = 2,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,839.62/8,754.60 = 2,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,839.62x = 8,754.60 × 2,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,839.62x = 20,375,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375,981.32/5,839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.26

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