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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.46, 8,770.91 and 2,149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.46, 8,770.91 and 2,149.42 is: 3,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.46 : 8,770.91 = 2,149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.46/8,770.91 = 2,149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.46x = 8,770.91 × 2,149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.46x = 18,852,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852,352.82/5,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.03

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