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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.47, 8,738.04 and 2,902.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.47, 8,738.04 and 2,902.21 is: 4,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.47 : 8,738.04 = 2,902.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.47/8,738.04 = 2,902.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.47x = 8,738.04 × 2,902.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.47x = 25,359,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,627.07/5,823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.73

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