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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.52, 8,768.73 and 1,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.52, 8,768.73 and 1,949.93 is: 2,925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.52 : 8,768.73 = 1,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.52/8,768.73 = 1,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.52x = 8,768.73 × 1,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.52x = 17,098,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,409.69/5,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.05

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