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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.06, 8,749.43 and 2,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.06, 8,749.43 and 2,134.34 is: 3,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.06 : 8,749.43 = 2,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.06/8,749.43 = 2,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.06x = 8,749.43 × 2,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.06x = 18,674,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,674,258.43/5,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.00

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