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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,824.98, 8,739.78 and 2,127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,824.98, 8,739.78 and 2,127.45 is: 3,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,824.98 : 8,739.78 = 2,127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,824.98/8,739.78 = 2,127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,824.98x = 8,739.78 × 2,127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,824.98x = 18,593,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,444.96/5,824.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.02

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