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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.80, 8,004.96 and 1,825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.80, 8,004.96 and 1,825.85 is: 2,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.80 : 8,004.96 = 1,825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.80/8,004.96 = 1,825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.80x = 8,004.96 × 1,825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.80x = 14,615,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,831.20/5,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.20

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