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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.61, 8,759.73 and 2,141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.61, 8,759.73 and 2,141.58 is: 3,211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.61 : 8,759.73 = 2,141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.61/8,759.73 = 2,141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.61x = 8,759.73 × 2,141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.61x = 18,759,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759,662.57/5,840.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.94

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