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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.10, 8,729.40 and 2,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.10, 8,729.40 and 2,706.06 is: 4,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.10 : 8,729.40 = 2,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.10/8,729.40 = 2,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.10x = 8,729.40 × 2,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.10x = 23,622,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622,280.16/5,825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.26

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