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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.84, 8,731.32 and 2,533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.84, 8,731.32 and 2,533.64 is: 3,801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.84 : 8,731.32 = 2,533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.84/8,731.32 = 2,533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.84x = 8,731.32 × 2,533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.84x = 22,122,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,021.60/5,819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.14

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