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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.85, 8,765.16 and 2,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.85, 8,765.16 and 2,335.33 is: 3,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.85 : 8,765.16 = 2,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.85/8,765.16 = 2,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.85x = 8,765.16 × 2,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.85x = 20,469,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469,541.10/5,843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.75

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