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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.81, 8,763.74 and 2,930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.81, 8,763.74 and 2,930.16 is: 4,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.81 : 8,763.74 = 2,930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.81/8,763.74 = 2,930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.81x = 8,763.74 × 2,930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.81x = 25,679,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,160.40/5,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.74

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