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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.93, 8,773.31 and 1,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.93, 8,773.31 and 1,952.64 is: 2,929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.93 : 8,773.31 = 1,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.93/8,773.31 = 1,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.93x = 8,773.31 × 1,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.93x = 17,131,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,120.92/5,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.43

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