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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.84, 8,724.59 and 2,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.84, 8,724.59 and 2,117.33 is: 3,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.84 : 8,724.59 = 2,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.84/8,724.59 = 2,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.84x = 8,724.59 × 2,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.84x = 18,472,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472,797.82/5,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.84

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