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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.16, 8,764.88 and 1,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.16, 8,764.88 and 1,947.88 is: 2,921.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.16 : 8,764.88 = 1,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.16/8,764.88 = 1,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.16x = 8,764.88 × 1,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.16x = 17,072,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,934.45/5,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.87

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