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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.62, 8,772.14 and 2,684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.62, 8,772.14 and 2,684.27 is: 4,026.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.62 : 8,772.14 = 2,684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.62/8,772.14 = 2,684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.62x = 8,772.14 × 2,684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.62x = 23,546,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546,820.88/5,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.74

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