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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.03, 8,732.46 and 1,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.03, 8,732.46 and 1,926.35 is: 2,889.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.03 : 8,732.46 = 1,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.03/8,732.46 = 1,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.03x = 8,732.46 × 1,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.03x = 16,821,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,759.79/5,821.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.82

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