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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.37, 8,725.99 and 2,698.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.37, 8,725.99 and 2,698.81 is: 4,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.37 : 8,725.99 = 2,698.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.37/8,725.99 = 2,698.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.37x = 8,725.99 × 2,698.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.37x = 23,549,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,549,757.09/5,821.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.40

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