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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.88, 8,769.39 and 2,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.88, 8,769.39 and 2,335.06 is: 3,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.88 : 8,769.39 = 2,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.88/8,769.39 = 2,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.88x = 8,769.39 × 2,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.88x = 20,477,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,477,007.97/5,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.81

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