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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.28, 8,739.96 and 2,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.28, 8,739.96 and 2,902.72 is: 4,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.28 : 8,739.96 = 2,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.28/8,739.96 = 2,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.28x = 8,739.96 × 2,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.28x = 25,369,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,656.69/5,826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.35

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