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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.95, 8,735.92 and 1,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.95, 8,735.92 and 1,441.35 is: 2,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.95 : 8,735.92 = 1,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.95/8,735.92 = 1,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.95x = 8,735.92 × 1,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.95x = 12,591,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591,514.69/5,823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.03

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