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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.06, 8,761.82 and 2,332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.06, 8,761.82 and 2,332.95 is: 3,497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.06 : 8,761.82 = 2,332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.06/8,761.82 = 2,332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.06x = 8,761.82 × 2,332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.06x = 20,440,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440,905.86/5,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.12

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