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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,824.98, 8,735.99 and 2,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,824.98, 8,735.99 and 2,126.52 is: 3,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,824.98 : 8,735.99 = 2,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,824.98/8,735.99 = 2,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,824.98x = 8,735.99 × 2,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,824.98x = 18,577,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,246.82/5,824.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.24

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