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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.10, 8,732.86 and 2,125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.10, 8,732.86 and 2,125.85 is: 3,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.10 : 8,732.86 = 2,125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.10/8,732.86 = 2,125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.10x = 8,732.86 × 2,125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.10x = 18,564,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,564,701.45/5,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.93

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