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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.46, 8,772.30 and 2,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.46, 8,772.30 and 2,926.98 is: 4,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.46 : 8,772.30 = 2,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.46/8,772.30 = 2,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.46x = 8,772.30 × 2,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.46x = 25,676,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676,346.65/5,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.52

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