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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.26, 8,735.78 and 2,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.26, 8,735.78 and 2,537.56 is: 3,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.26 : 8,735.78 = 2,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.26/8,735.78 = 2,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.26x = 8,735.78 × 2,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.26x = 22,167,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,565.90/5,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.42

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