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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.60, 8,741.98 and 2,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.60, 8,741.98 and 2,315.02 is: 3,473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.60 : 8,741.98 = 2,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.60/8,741.98 = 2,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.60x = 8,741.98 × 2,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.60x = 20,237,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,237,858.54/5,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.95

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