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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.81, 8,741.73 and 2,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.81, 8,741.73 and 2,707.42 is: 4,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.81 : 8,741.73 = 2,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.81/8,741.73 = 2,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.81x = 8,741.73 × 2,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.81x = 23,667,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667,534.64/5,827.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.14

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