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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.98, 8,719.43 and 2,526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.98, 8,719.43 and 2,526.31 is: 3,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.98 : 8,719.43 = 2,526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.98/8,719.43 = 2,526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.98x = 8,719.43 × 2,526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.98x = 22,027,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,967.72/5,813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.79

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