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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.97, 8,739.72 and 2,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.97, 8,739.72 and 2,269.64 is: 3,403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.97 : 8,739.72 = 2,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.97/8,739.72 = 2,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.97x = 8,739.72 × 2,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.97x = 19,835,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835,974.40/5,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.59

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