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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.79, 8,776.56 and 2,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.79, 8,776.56 and 2,099.04 is: 3,149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.79 : 8,776.56 = 2,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.79/8,776.56 = 2,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.79x = 8,776.56 × 2,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.79x = 18,422,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422,296.12/5,849.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.23

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