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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.48, 8,737.16 and 2,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.48, 8,737.16 and 2,662.08 is: 3,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.48 : 8,737.16 = 2,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.48/8,737.16 = 2,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.48x = 8,737.16 × 2,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.48x = 23,259,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259,018.89/5,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.01

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