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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.34, 5,827.14 and 2,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.34, 5,827.14 and 2,826.36 is: 3,899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.34 : 5,827.14 = 2,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.34/5,827.14 = 2,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.34x = 5,827.14 × 2,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.34x = 16,469,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469,595.41/4,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.66

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