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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.56, 8,749.88 and 2,322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.56, 8,749.88 and 2,322.61 is: 3,484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.56 : 8,749.88 = 2,322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.56/8,749.88 = 2,322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.56x = 8,749.88 × 2,322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.56x = 20,322,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,503.42/5,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.32

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