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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.91, 8,731.64 and 2,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.91, 8,731.64 and 2,901.05 is: 4,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.91 : 8,731.64 = 2,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.91/8,731.64 = 2,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.91x = 8,731.64 × 2,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.91x = 25,330,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,330,866.06/5,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.96

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