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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,846.40, 8,764.34 and 2,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,846.40, 8,764.34 and 2,146.12 is: 3,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,846.40 : 8,764.34 = 2,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,846.40/8,764.34 = 2,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,846.40x = 8,764.34 × 2,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,846.40x = 18,809,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809,292.72/5,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.24

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