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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.93, 8,741.89 and 1,445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.93, 8,741.89 and 1,445.35 is: 2,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.93 : 8,741.89 = 1,445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.93/8,741.89 = 1,445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.93x = 8,741.89 × 1,445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.93x = 12,635,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635,090.71/5,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.02

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