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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.46, 8,773.25 and 2,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.46, 8,773.25 and 2,150.78 is: 3,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.46 : 8,773.25 = 2,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.46/8,773.25 = 2,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.46x = 8,773.25 × 2,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.46x = 18,869,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869,276.01/5,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.82

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