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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.53, 8,773.67 and 2,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.53, 8,773.67 and 2,150.48 is: 3,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.53 : 8,773.67 = 2,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.53/8,773.67 = 2,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.53x = 8,773.67 × 2,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.53x = 18,867,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,867,547.24/5,848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.03

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