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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,842.92, 8,764.47 and 1,947.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,842.92, 8,764.47 and 1,947.33 is: 2,921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,842.92 : 8,764.47 = 1,947.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,842.92/8,764.47 = 1,947.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,842.92x = 8,764.47 × 1,947.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,842.92x = 17,067,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,315.37/5,842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.02

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