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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.67, 8,773.13 and 3,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.67, 8,773.13 and 3,252.43 is: 4,879.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.67 : 8,773.13 = 3,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.67/8,773.13 = 3,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.67x = 8,773.13 × 3,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.67x = 28,533,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,533,991.21/5,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.55

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