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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.54, 8,736.68 and 4,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.54, 8,736.68 and 4,265.51 is: 6,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.54 : 8,736.68 = 4,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.54/8,736.68 = 4,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.54x = 8,736.68 × 4,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.54x = 37,266,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266,330.90/5,821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.46

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