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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.46, 8,721.27 and 3,187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.46, 8,721.27 and 3,187.01 is: 4,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.46 : 8,721.27 = 3,187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.46/8,721.27 = 3,187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.46x = 8,721.27 × 3,187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.46x = 27,794,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,796.51/5,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.90

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