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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.44, 8,766.87 and 2,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.44, 8,766.87 and 2,336.34 is: 3,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.44 : 8,766.87 = 2,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.44/8,766.87 = 2,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.44x = 8,766.87 × 2,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.44x = 20,482,413.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482,413.17/5,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.20

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