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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.21, 8,767.84 and 1,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.21, 8,767.84 and 1,462.65 is: 2,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.21 : 8,767.84 = 1,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.21/8,767.84 = 1,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.21x = 8,767.84 × 1,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.21x = 12,824,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,273.86/5,845.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.98

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