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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.04, 8,741.52 and 2,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.04, 8,741.52 and 2,905.44 is: 4,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.04 : 8,741.52 = 2,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.04/8,741.52 = 2,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.04x = 8,741.52 × 2,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.04x = 25,397,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397,961.87/5,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.64

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