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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.33, 8,741.52 and 2,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.33, 8,741.52 and 2,537.73 is: 3,807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.33 : 8,741.52 = 2,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.33/8,741.52 = 2,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.33x = 8,741.52 × 2,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.33x = 22,183,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183,617.55/5,826.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.48

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