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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.41, 8,739.03 and 1,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.41, 8,739.03 and 1,930.72 is: 2,896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.41 : 8,739.03 = 1,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.41/8,739.03 = 1,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.41x = 8,739.03 × 1,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.41x = 16,872,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,872,620.00/5,825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.38

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