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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.97, 8,768.63 and 2,147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.97, 8,768.63 and 2,147.23 is: 3,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.97 : 8,768.63 = 2,147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.97/8,768.63 = 2,147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.97x = 8,768.63 × 2,147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.97x = 18,828,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828,265.39/5,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.28

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