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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.65, 8,748.61 and 2,369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.65, 8,748.61 and 2,369.81 is: 3,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.65 : 8,748.61 = 2,369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.65/8,748.61 = 2,369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.65x = 8,748.61 × 2,369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.65x = 20,732,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,493.80/5,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.56

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