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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.48, 8,738.33 and 2,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.48, 8,738.33 and 2,130.44 is: 3,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.48 : 8,738.33 = 2,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.48/8,738.33 = 2,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.48x = 8,738.33 × 2,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.48x = 18,616,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,616,433.42/5,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.69

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