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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.30, 8,732.22 and 2,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.30, 8,732.22 and 2,122.92 is: 3,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.30 : 8,732.22 = 2,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.30/8,732.22 = 2,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.30x = 8,732.22 × 2,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.30x = 18,537,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537,804.48/5,823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.38

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