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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,842.83, 8,756.96 and 2,921.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,842.83, 8,756.96 and 2,921.97 is: 4,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,842.83 : 8,756.96 = 2,921.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,842.83/8,756.96 = 2,921.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,842.83x = 8,756.96 × 2,921.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,842.83x = 25,587,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587,559.80/5,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.31

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