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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.88, 8,773.89 and 2,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.88, 8,773.89 and 2,338.06 is: 3,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.88 : 8,773.89 = 2,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.88/8,773.89 = 2,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.88x = 8,773.89 × 2,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.88x = 20,513,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,513,881.25/5,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.32

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