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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.08, 8,773.32 and 2,559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.08, 8,773.32 and 2,559.74 is: 3,840.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.08 : 8,773.32 = 2,559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.08/8,773.32 = 2,559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.08x = 8,773.32 × 2,559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.08x = 22,457,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,418.14/5,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.79

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