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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.21, 8,772.87 and 2,150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.21, 8,772.87 and 2,150.53 is: 3,225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.21 : 8,772.87 = 2,150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.21/8,772.87 = 2,150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.21x = 8,772.87 × 2,150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.21x = 18,866,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866,320.12/5,849.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.45

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