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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.08, 8,749.56 and 2,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.08, 8,749.56 and 2,714.24 is: 4,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.08 : 8,749.56 = 2,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.08/8,749.56 = 2,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.08x = 8,749.56 × 2,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.08x = 23,748,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748,405.73/5,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.03

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