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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.93, 8,766.75 and 2,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.93, 8,766.75 and 2,334 is: 3,501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.93 : 8,766.75 = 2,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.93/8,766.75 = 2,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.93x = 8,766.75 × 2,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.93x = 20,461,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461,594.50/5,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.34

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