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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.78, 8,766.51 and 2,336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.78, 8,766.51 and 2,336.59 is: 3,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.78 : 8,766.51 = 2,336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.78/8,766.51 = 2,336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.78x = 8,766.51 × 2,336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.78x = 20,483,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,483,739.60/5,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.02

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