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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.23, 8,587.89 and 2,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.23, 8,587.89 and 2,027.48 is: 3,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.23 : 8,587.89 = 2,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.23/8,587.89 = 2,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.23x = 8,587.89 × 2,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.23x = 17,411,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411,732.28/5,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.23

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