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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.44, 8,739.60 and 2,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.44, 8,739.60 and 2,746.72 is: 4,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.44 : 8,739.60 = 2,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.44/8,739.60 = 2,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.44x = 8,739.60 × 2,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.44x = 24,005,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005,234.11/5,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.76

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