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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.13, 8,741.96 and 2,129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.13, 8,741.96 and 2,129.35 is: 3,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.13 : 8,741.96 = 2,129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.13/8,741.96 = 2,129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.13x = 8,741.96 × 2,129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.13x = 18,614,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614,692.53/5,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.49

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