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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.19, 8,772.91 and 2,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.19, 8,772.91 and 2,560.01 is: 3,840.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.19 : 8,772.91 = 2,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.19/8,772.91 = 2,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.19x = 8,772.91 × 2,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.19x = 22,458,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458,687.06/5,847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.94

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