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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.61, 8,735.23 and 2,076.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.61, 8,735.23 and 2,076.81 is: 3,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.61 : 8,735.23 = 2,076.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.61/8,735.23 = 2,076.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.61x = 8,735.23 × 2,076.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.61x = 18,141,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141,377.80/5,825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.07

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