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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.61, 8,727.62 and 2,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.61, 8,727.62 and 2,310.12 is: 3,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.61 : 8,727.62 = 2,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.61/8,727.62 = 2,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.61x = 8,727.62 × 2,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.61x = 20,161,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161,837.96/5,821.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.28

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