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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.78, 8,740.29 and 2,317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.78, 8,740.29 and 2,317.38 is: 3,476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.78 : 8,740.29 = 2,317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.78/8,740.29 = 2,317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.78x = 8,740.29 × 2,317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.78x = 20,254,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,254,573.24/5,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.12

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