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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.63, 8,741.21 and 2,128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.63, 8,741.21 and 2,128.85 is: 3,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.63 : 8,741.21 = 2,128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.63/8,741.21 = 2,128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.63x = 8,741.21 × 2,128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.63x = 18,608,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,733.91/5,826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.74

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