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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.22, 8,737.67 and 2,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.22, 8,737.67 and 2,901.96 is: 4,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.22 : 8,737.67 = 2,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.22/8,737.67 = 2,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.22x = 8,737.67 × 2,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.22x = 25,356,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,368.83/5,823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.36

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