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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.61, 8,720.22 and 2,526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.61, 8,720.22 and 2,526.71 is: 3,789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.61 : 8,720.22 = 2,526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.61/8,720.22 = 2,526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.61x = 8,720.22 × 2,526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.61x = 22,033,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033,425.84/5,813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.97

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