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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.58, 8,775.83 and 2,561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.58, 8,775.83 and 2,561.69 is: 3,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.58 : 8,775.83 = 2,561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.58/8,775.83 = 2,561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.58x = 8,775.83 × 2,561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.58x = 22,480,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,984.30/5,848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.83

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