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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.26, 8,732.78 and 2,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.26, 8,732.78 and 2,535.56 is: 3,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.26 : 8,732.78 = 2,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.26/8,732.78 = 2,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.26x = 8,732.78 × 2,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.26x = 22,142,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,487.66/5,823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.42

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