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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.56, 8,772.76 and 1,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.56, 8,772.76 and 1,952.26 is: 2,928.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.56 : 8,772.76 = 1,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.56/8,772.76 = 1,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.56x = 8,772.76 × 1,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.56x = 17,126,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,126,708.44/5,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.86

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