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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.16, 8,767.38 and 2,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.16, 8,767.38 and 2,382.32 is: 3,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.16 : 8,767.38 = 2,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.16/8,767.38 = 2,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.16x = 8,767.38 × 2,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.16x = 20,886,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,886,704.72/5,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.33

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