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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,824.91, 8,737.29 and 2,127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,824.91, 8,737.29 and 2,127.09 is: 3,190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,824.91 : 8,737.29 = 2,127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,824.91/8,737.29 = 2,127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,824.91x = 8,737.29 × 2,127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,824.91x = 18,585,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585,002.19/5,824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.61

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