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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.67, 8,734.56 and 2,534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.67, 8,734.56 and 2,534.34 is: 3,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.67 : 8,734.56 = 2,534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.67/8,734.56 = 2,534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.67x = 8,734.56 × 2,534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.67x = 22,136,344.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136,344.79/5,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.40

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