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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.27, 8,773.88 and 2,560.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.27, 8,773.88 and 2,560.38 is: 3,841.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.27 : 8,773.88 = 2,560.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.27/8,773.88 = 2,560.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.27x = 8,773.88 × 2,560.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.27x = 22,464,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,454.07/5,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.87

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