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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.79, 8,725.71 and 2,697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.79, 8,725.71 and 2,697.56 is: 4,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.79 : 8,725.71 = 2,697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.79/8,725.71 = 2,697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.79x = 8,725.71 × 2,697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.79x = 23,538,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,538,126.27/5,821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.11

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