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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.30, 8,727.96 and 2,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.30, 8,727.96 and 2,699.06 is: 4,045.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.30 : 8,727.96 = 2,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.30/8,727.96 = 2,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.30x = 8,727.96 × 2,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.30x = 23,557,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,557,287.72/5,823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.35

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