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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.02, 8,740.51 and 2,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.02, 8,740.51 and 2,364.26 is: 3,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.02 : 8,740.51 = 2,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.02/8,740.51 = 2,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.02x = 8,740.51 × 2,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.02x = 20,664,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664,838.17/5,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.38

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