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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.88, 8,731.98 and 2,125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.88, 8,731.98 and 2,125.77 is: 3,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.88 : 8,731.98 = 2,125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.88/8,731.98 = 2,125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.88x = 8,731.98 × 2,125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.88x = 18,562,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562,181.12/5,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.16

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