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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.23, 8,774.24 and 2,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.23, 8,774.24 and 2,153.98 is: 3,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.23 : 8,774.24 = 2,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.23/8,774.24 = 2,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.23x = 8,774.24 × 2,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.23x = 18,899,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,520.92/5,852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.46

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