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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.76, 8,729.52 and 1,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.76, 8,729.52 and 1,927.12 is: 2,888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.76 : 8,729.52 = 1,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.76/8,729.52 = 1,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.76x = 8,729.52 × 1,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.76x = 16,822,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822,832.58/5,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.65

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