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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.05, 8,773.61 and 2,339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.05, 8,773.61 and 2,339.35 is: 3,509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.05 : 8,773.61 = 2,339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.05/8,773.61 = 2,339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.05x = 8,773.61 × 2,339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.05x = 20,524,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,524,544.55/5,849.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.04

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