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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.98, 8,766.74 and 2,149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.98, 8,766.74 and 2,149.35 is: 3,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.98 : 8,766.74 = 2,149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.98/8,766.74 = 2,149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.98x = 8,766.74 × 2,149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.98x = 18,842,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,842,792.62/5,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.10

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