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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.26, 8,731.71 and 2,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.26, 8,731.71 and 2,361.62 is: 3,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.26 : 8,731.71 = 2,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.26/8,731.71 = 2,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.26x = 8,731.71 × 2,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.26x = 20,620,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620,980.97/5,826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.32

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