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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.67, 8,776.98 and 2,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.67, 8,776.98 and 2,926.38 is: 4,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.67 : 8,776.98 = 2,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.67/8,776.98 = 2,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.67x = 8,776.98 × 2,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.67x = 25,684,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684,778.73/5,849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.81

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