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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.66, 8,771.09 and 2,933.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.66, 8,771.09 and 2,933.01 is: 4,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.66 : 8,771.09 = 2,933.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.66/8,771.09 = 2,933.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.66x = 8,771.09 × 2,933.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.66x = 25,725,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,680.02/5,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.56

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