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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.26, 8,773.52 and 2,561.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.26, 8,773.52 and 2,561.29 is: 3,843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.26 : 8,773.52 = 2,561.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.26/8,773.52 = 2,561.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.26x = 8,773.52 × 2,561.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.26x = 22,471,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,494.30/5,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.08

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