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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.68, 8,741.52 and 2,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.68, 8,741.52 and 2,365.20 is: 3,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.68 : 8,741.52 = 2,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.68/8,741.52 = 2,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.68x = 8,741.52 × 2,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.68x = 20,675,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,443.10/5,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.80

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