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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.69, 8,727.90 and 2,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.69, 8,727.90 and 2,356.13 is: 3,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.69 : 8,727.90 = 2,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.69/8,727.90 = 2,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.69x = 8,727.90 × 2,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.69x = 20,564,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,564,023.39/5,819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.53

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