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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811, 8,720.58 and 2,525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811, 8,720.58 and 2,525.01 is: 3,789.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811 : 8,720.58 = 2,525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811/8,720.58 = 2,525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811x = 8,720.58 × 2,525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811x = 22,019,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,551.71/5,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.29

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