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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.92, 8,773.38 and 2,340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.92, 8,773.38 and 2,340.51 is: 3,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.92 : 8,773.38 = 2,340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.92/8,773.38 = 2,340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.92x = 8,773.38 × 2,340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.92x = 20,534,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534,183.62/5,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.77

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