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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.92, 8,734.26 and 2,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.92, 8,734.26 and 2,125.14 is: 3,187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.92 : 8,734.26 = 2,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.92/8,734.26 = 2,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.92x = 8,734.26 × 2,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.92x = 18,561,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561,500.51/5,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.66

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