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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.57, 8,734.92 and 3,322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.57, 8,734.92 and 3,322.65 is: 4,985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.57 : 8,734.92 = 3,322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.57/8,734.92 = 3,322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.57x = 8,734.92 × 3,322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.57x = 29,023,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,103.78/5,821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.44

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