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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.07, 8,734.86 and 2,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.07, 8,734.86 and 2,124.72 is: 3,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.07 : 8,734.86 = 2,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.07/8,734.86 = 2,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.07x = 8,734.86 × 2,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.07x = 18,559,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559,131.74/5,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.08

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