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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.47, 8,765.75 and 2,145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.47, 8,765.75 and 2,145.78 is: 3,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.47 : 8,765.75 = 2,145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.47/8,765.75 = 2,145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.47x = 8,765.75 × 2,145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.47x = 18,809,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809,371.04/5,844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.32

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