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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.80, 8,765.80 and 2,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.80, 8,765.80 and 2,147.88 is: 3,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.80 : 8,765.80 = 2,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.80/8,765.80 = 2,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.80x = 8,765.80 × 2,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.80x = 18,827,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827,886.50/5,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.75

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