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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.07, 8,723.74 and 3,184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.07, 8,723.74 and 3,184.59 is: 4,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.07 : 8,723.74 = 3,184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.07/8,723.74 = 3,184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.07x = 8,723.74 × 3,184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.07x = 27,781,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,536.88/5,821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.59

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