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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.34, 8,597.72 and 1,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.34, 8,597.72 and 1,836.14 is: 2,754.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.34 : 8,597.72 = 1,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.34/8,597.72 = 1,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.34x = 8,597.72 × 1,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.34x = 15,786,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,579.20/5,731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.43

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