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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.37, 8,759.84 and 2,144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.37, 8,759.84 and 2,144.74 is: 3,215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.37 : 8,759.84 = 2,144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.37/8,759.84 = 2,144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.37x = 8,759.84 × 2,144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.37x = 18,787,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787,579.24/5,843.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.20

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