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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.23, 8,771.99 and 2,149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.23, 8,771.99 and 2,149.49 is: 3,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.23 : 8,771.99 = 2,149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.23/8,771.99 = 2,149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.23x = 8,771.99 × 2,149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.23x = 18,855,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,855,304.79/5,847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.66

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