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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.10, 8,716.31 and 2,524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.10, 8,716.31 and 2,524.31 is: 3,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.10 : 8,716.31 = 2,524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.10/8,716.31 = 2,524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.10x = 8,716.31 × 2,524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.10x = 22,002,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002,624.91/5,812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.66

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