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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,830.92, 8,740.31 and 2,543.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,830.92, 8,740.31 and 2,543.13 is: 3,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,830.92 : 8,740.31 = 2,543.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,830.92/8,740.31 = 2,543.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,830.92x = 8,740.31 × 2,543.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,830.92x = 22,227,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227,731.85/5,830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.05

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