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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.90, 8,743.86 and 2,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.90, 8,743.86 and 2,316.27 is: 3,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.90 : 8,743.86 = 2,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.90/8,743.86 = 2,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.90x = 8,743.86 × 2,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.90x = 20,253,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,140.60/5,826.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.80

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