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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.19, 8,734.66 and 2,315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.19, 8,734.66 and 2,315.05 is: 3,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.19 : 8,734.66 = 2,315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.19/8,734.66 = 2,315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.19x = 8,734.66 × 2,315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.19x = 20,221,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,179.76/5,825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.34

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