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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.26, 8,740.70 and 2,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.26, 8,740.70 and 2,367.62 is: 3,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.26 : 8,740.70 = 2,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.26/8,740.70 = 2,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.26x = 8,740.70 × 2,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.26x = 20,694,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694,656.13/5,832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.31

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