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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.51, 8,745.52 and 2,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.51, 8,745.52 and 2,322.24 is: 3,482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.51 : 8,745.52 = 2,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.51/8,745.52 = 2,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.51x = 8,745.52 × 2,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.51x = 20,309,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309,196.36/5,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.07

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