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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.82, 8,736.96 and 4,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.82, 8,736.96 and 4,364.90 is: 6,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.82 : 8,736.96 = 4,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.82/8,736.96 = 4,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.82x = 8,736.96 × 4,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.82x = 38,135,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,956.70/5,821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.52

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