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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.29, 8,724.96 and 2,697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.29, 8,724.96 and 2,697.06 is: 4,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.29 : 8,724.96 = 2,697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.29/8,724.96 = 2,697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.29x = 8,724.96 × 2,697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.29x = 23,531,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,740.62/5,821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.36

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