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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.46, 8,735.82 and 2,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.46, 8,735.82 and 2,124.82 is: 3,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.46 : 8,735.82 = 2,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.46/8,735.82 = 2,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.46x = 8,735.82 × 2,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.46x = 18,562,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562,045.05/5,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.46

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