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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.63, 8,743.28 and 2,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.63, 8,743.28 and 2,902.05 is: 4,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.63 : 8,743.28 = 2,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.63/8,743.28 = 2,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.63x = 8,743.28 × 2,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.63x = 25,373,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373,421.21/5,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.25

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