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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.36, 8,770.76 and 2,149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.36, 8,770.76 and 2,149.31 is: 3,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.36 : 8,770.76 = 2,149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.36/8,770.76 = 2,149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.36x = 8,770.76 × 2,149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.36x = 18,851,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,027.58/5,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.85

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