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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.77, 8,739.54 and 2,540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.77, 8,739.54 and 2,540.07 is: 3,809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.77 : 8,739.54 = 2,540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.77/8,739.54 = 2,540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.77x = 8,739.54 × 2,540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.77x = 22,199,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199,043.37/5,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.18

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