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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,817.67, 8,721.54 and 2,528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,817.67, 8,721.54 and 2,528.26 is: 3,790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,817.67 : 8,721.54 = 2,528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,817.67/8,721.54 = 2,528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,817.67x = 8,721.54 × 2,528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,817.67x = 22,050,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050,298.92/5,817.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.23

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