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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.44, 8,773.56 and 2,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.44, 8,773.56 and 2,385.04 is: 3,578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.44 : 8,773.56 = 2,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.44/8,773.56 = 2,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.44x = 8,773.56 × 2,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.44x = 20,925,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925,291.54/5,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.54

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