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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.27, 8,735.79 and 2,537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.27, 8,735.79 and 2,537.57 is: 3,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.27 : 8,735.79 = 2,537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.27/8,735.79 = 2,537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.27x = 8,735.79 × 2,537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.27x = 22,167,678.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,678.63/5,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.43

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