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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841, 8,761 and 2,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841, 8,761 and 2,143.08 is: 3,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841 : 8,761 = 2,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841/8,761 = 2,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841x = 8,761 × 2,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841x = 18,775,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,523.88/5,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.44

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