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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.99, 8,773.52 and 2,339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.99, 8,773.52 and 2,339.29 is: 3,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.99 : 8,773.52 = 2,339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.99/8,773.52 = 2,339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.99x = 8,773.52 × 2,339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.99x = 20,523,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,773.97/5,848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.94

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