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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.44, 8,771.46 and 2,924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.44, 8,771.46 and 2,924.75 is: 4,387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.44 : 8,771.46 = 2,924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.44/8,771.46 = 2,924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.44x = 8,771.46 × 2,924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.44x = 25,654,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,654,338.60/5,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.28

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