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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.16, 8,869.74 and 2,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.16, 8,869.74 and 2,834.44 is: 4,251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.16 : 8,869.74 = 2,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.16/8,869.74 = 2,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.16x = 8,869.74 × 2,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.16x = 25,140,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140,745.85/5,913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.66

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