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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.98, 8,725.41 and 2,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.98, 8,725.41 and 2,530.68 is: 3,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.98 : 8,725.41 = 2,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.98/8,725.41 = 2,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.98x = 8,725.41 × 2,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.98x = 22,081,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081,220.58/5,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.73

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