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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.76, 8,733.93 and 2,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.76, 8,733.93 and 2,535.86 is: 3,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.76 : 8,733.93 = 2,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.76/8,733.93 = 2,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.76x = 8,733.93 × 2,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.76x = 22,148,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148,023.73/5,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.70

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