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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.02, 8,768.67 and 2,561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.02, 8,768.67 and 2,561.14 is: 3,839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.02 : 8,768.67 = 2,561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.02/8,768.67 = 2,561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.02x = 8,768.67 × 2,561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.02x = 22,457,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,791.48/5,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.58

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