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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,824.47, 8,731.46 and 2,124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,824.47, 8,731.46 and 2,124.11 is: 3,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,824.47 : 8,731.46 = 2,124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,824.47/8,731.46 = 2,124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,824.47x = 8,731.46 × 2,124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,824.47x = 18,546,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,581.50/5,824.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.25

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