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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.66, 8,730.96 and 2,533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.66, 8,730.96 and 2,533.99 is: 3,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.66 : 8,730.96 = 2,533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.66/8,730.96 = 2,533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.66x = 8,730.96 × 2,533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.66x = 22,124,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,165.33/5,821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.32

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