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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.93, 8,769.97 and 2,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.93, 8,769.97 and 2,340.09 is: 3,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.93 : 8,769.97 = 2,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.93/8,769.97 = 2,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.93x = 8,769.97 × 2,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.93x = 20,522,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522,522.02/5,850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.56

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