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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.02, 8,737.51 and 2,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.02, 8,737.51 and 2,362.26 is: 3,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.02 : 8,737.51 = 2,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.02/8,737.51 = 2,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.02x = 8,737.51 × 2,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.02x = 20,640,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640,270.37/5,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.38

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