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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.61, 8,767.55 and 2,149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.61, 8,767.55 and 2,149.85 is: 3,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.61 : 8,767.55 = 2,149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.61/8,767.55 = 2,149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.61x = 8,767.55 × 2,149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.61x = 18,848,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848,862.78/5,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.80

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