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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.14, 8,764.74 and 1,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.14, 8,764.74 and 1,947.53 is: 2,921.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.14 : 8,764.74 = 1,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.14/8,764.74 = 1,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.14x = 8,764.74 × 1,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.14x = 17,069,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,616.00/5,843.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.31

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