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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,831.33, 8,742.09 and 2,541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,831.33, 8,742.09 and 2,541.95 is: 3,810.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,831.33 : 8,742.09 = 2,541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,831.33/8,742.09 = 2,541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,831.33x = 8,742.09 × 2,541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,831.33x = 22,221,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,911.97/5,831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.78

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