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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,830.84, 8,749.59 and 2,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,830.84, 8,749.59 and 2,132.56 is: 3,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,830.84 : 8,749.59 = 2,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,830.84/8,749.59 = 2,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,830.84x = 8,749.59 × 2,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,830.84x = 18,659,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,025.65/5,830.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.06

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