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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.96, 8,774.52 and 1,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.96, 8,774.52 and 1,901.12 is: 2,851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.96 : 8,774.52 = 1,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.96/8,774.52 = 1,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.96x = 8,774.52 × 1,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.96x = 16,681,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,681,415.46/5,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.54

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