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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.47, 8,729.96 and 2,123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.47, 8,729.96 and 2,123.08 is: 3,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.47 : 8,729.96 = 2,123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.47/8,729.96 = 2,123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.47x = 8,729.96 × 2,123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.47x = 18,534,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534,386.96/5,823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.70

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