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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.31, 8,713.54 and 2,522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.31, 8,713.54 and 2,522.93 is: 3,782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.31 : 8,713.54 = 2,522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.31/8,713.54 = 2,522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.31x = 8,713.54 × 2,522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.31x = 21,983,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983,651.47/5,812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.26

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