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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.83, 8,779.91 and 2,340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.83, 8,779.91 and 2,340.31 is: 3,511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.83 : 8,779.91 = 2,340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.83/8,779.91 = 2,340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.83x = 8,779.91 × 2,340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.83x = 20,547,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,547,711.17/5,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.93

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