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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.53, 8,771.36 and 1,951.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.53, 8,771.36 and 1,951.94 is: 2,927.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.53 : 8,771.36 = 1,951.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.53/8,771.36 = 1,951.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.53x = 8,771.36 × 1,951.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.53x = 17,121,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121,114.82/5,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.93

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