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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.82, 8,743.71 and 2,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.82, 8,743.71 and 2,365.62 is: 3,548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.82 : 8,743.71 = 2,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.82/8,743.71 = 2,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.82x = 8,743.71 × 2,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.82x = 20,684,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684,295.25/5,828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.62

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