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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.58, 8,770.65 and 2,384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.58, 8,770.65 and 2,384.86 is: 3,577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.58 : 8,770.65 = 2,384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.58/8,770.65 = 2,384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.58x = 8,770.65 × 2,384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.58x = 20,916,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916,772.36/5,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.00

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