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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.76, 8,731.68 and 2,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.76, 8,731.68 and 2,701.56 is: 4,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.76 : 8,731.68 = 2,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.76/8,731.68 = 2,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.76x = 8,731.68 × 2,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.76x = 23,589,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589,157.42/5,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.11

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