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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,830.53, 8,746.41 and 2,133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,830.53, 8,746.41 and 2,133.09 is: 3,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,830.53 : 8,746.41 = 2,133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,830.53/8,746.41 = 2,133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,830.53x = 8,746.41 × 2,133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,830.53x = 18,656,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656,879.71/5,830.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.86

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