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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,820.84, 8,729.64 and 2,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,820.84, 8,729.64 and 2,310.84 is: 3,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,820.84 : 8,729.64 = 2,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,820.84/8,729.64 = 2,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,820.84x = 8,729.64 × 2,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,820.84x = 20,172,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172,801.30/5,820.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.62

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