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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.46, 8,739.57 and 2,539.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.46, 8,739.57 and 2,539.14 is: 3,809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.46 : 8,739.57 = 2,539.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.46/8,739.57 = 2,539.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.46x = 8,739.57 × 2,539.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.46x = 22,190,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190,991.77/5,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.31

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