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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.97, 8,774.19 and 2,150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.97, 8,774.19 and 2,150.51 is: 3,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.97 : 8,774.19 = 2,150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.97/8,774.19 = 2,150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.97x = 8,774.19 × 2,150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.97x = 18,868,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,939.47/5,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.03

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