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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.48, 8,773.27 and 1,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.48, 8,773.27 and 1,953.88 is: 2,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.48 : 8,773.27 = 1,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.48/8,773.27 = 1,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.48x = 8,773.27 × 1,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.48x = 17,141,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,889.97/5,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.50

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