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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,831.06, 8,747.93 and 2,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,831.06, 8,747.93 and 2,133.34 is: 3,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,831.06 : 8,747.93 = 2,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,831.06/8,747.93 = 2,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,831.06x = 8,747.93 × 2,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,831.06x = 18,662,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,292.45/5,831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.50

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