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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.28, 8,717.49 and 2,524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.28, 8,717.49 and 2,524.49 is: 3,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.28 : 8,717.49 = 2,524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.28/8,717.49 = 2,524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.28x = 8,717.49 × 2,524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.28x = 22,007,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007,216.33/5,812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.33

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