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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,846.44, 8,773.48 and 2,148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,846.44, 8,773.48 and 2,148.70 is: 3,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,846.44 : 8,773.48 = 2,148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,846.44/8,773.48 = 2,148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,846.44x = 8,773.48 × 2,148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,846.44x = 18,851,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,576.48/5,846.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.45

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