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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.83, 8,775.20 and 2,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.83, 8,775.20 and 2,152.65 is: 3,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.83 : 8,775.20 = 2,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.83/8,775.20 = 2,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.83x = 8,775.20 × 2,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.83x = 18,889,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,889,923.52/5,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.25

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