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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.67, 8,735.96 and 1,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.67, 8,735.96 and 1,928.08 is: 2,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.67 : 8,735.96 = 1,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.67/8,735.96 = 1,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.67x = 8,735.96 × 1,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.67x = 16,843,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843,612.74/5,823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.27

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