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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.80, 8,771.70 and 2,925.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.80, 8,771.70 and 2,925.43 is: 4,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.80 : 8,771.70 = 2,925.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.80/8,771.70 = 2,925.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.80x = 8,771.70 × 2,925.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.80x = 25,660,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,994.33/5,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.15

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