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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.93, 8,771.24 and 2,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.93, 8,771.24 and 2,147.19 is: 3,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.93 : 8,771.24 = 2,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.93/8,771.24 = 2,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.93x = 8,771.24 × 2,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.93x = 18,833,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,508.08/5,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.20

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