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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.32, 8,740.98 and 2,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.32, 8,740.98 and 2,705.27 is: 4,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.32 : 8,740.98 = 2,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.32/8,740.98 = 2,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.32x = 8,740.98 × 2,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.32x = 23,646,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646,667.26/5,828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.20

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