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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.23, 8,773.52 and 2,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.23, 8,773.52 and 2,926.94 is: 4,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.23 : 8,773.52 = 2,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.23/8,773.52 = 2,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.23x = 8,773.52 × 2,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.23x = 25,679,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,508.13/5,850.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.49

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