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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.98, 8,727.27 and 2,310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.98, 8,727.27 and 2,310.82 is: 3,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.98 : 8,727.27 = 2,310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.98/8,727.27 = 2,310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.98x = 8,727.27 × 2,310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.98x = 20,167,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,113.80/5,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.96

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