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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.12, 8,734.80 and 2,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.12, 8,734.80 and 2,127.20 is: 3,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.12 : 8,734.80 = 2,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.12/8,734.80 = 2,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.12x = 8,734.80 × 2,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.12x = 18,580,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,666.56/5,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.75

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