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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,846.51, 8,770.48 and 1,950.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,846.51, 8,770.48 and 1,950.05 is: 2,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,846.51 : 8,770.48 = 1,950.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,846.51/8,770.48 = 1,950.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,846.51x = 8,770.48 × 1,950.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,846.51x = 17,102,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,825.80/5,846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.31

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