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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.90, 8,742.98 and 2,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.90, 8,742.98 and 2,366.06 is: 3,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.90 : 8,742.98 = 2,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.90/8,742.98 = 2,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.90x = 8,742.98 × 2,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.90x = 20,686,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686,377.46/5,828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.94

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