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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.82, 8,721.81 and 2,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.82, 8,721.81 and 2,114.82 is: 3,172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.82 : 8,721.81 = 2,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.82/8,721.81 = 2,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.82x = 8,721.81 × 2,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.82x = 18,445,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,058.22/5,813.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.62

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