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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.47, 8,734.92 and 2,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.47, 8,734.92 and 2,127.22 is: 3,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.47 : 8,734.92 = 2,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.47/8,734.92 = 2,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.47x = 8,734.92 × 2,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.47x = 18,581,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581,096.52/5,828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.99

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