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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.76, 8,753.46 and 2,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.76, 8,753.46 and 2,376.12 is: 3,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.76 : 8,753.46 = 2,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.76/8,753.46 = 2,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.76x = 8,753.46 × 2,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.76x = 20,799,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,271.38/5,840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.06

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