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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.83, 8,744.18 and 2,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.83, 8,744.18 and 2,130.18 is: 3,196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.83 : 8,744.18 = 2,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.83/8,744.18 = 2,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.83x = 8,744.18 × 2,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.83x = 18,626,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626,666.70/5,826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.71

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