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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.72, 8,752.71 and 2,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.72, 8,752.71 and 2,369.97 is: 3,556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.72 : 8,752.71 = 2,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.72/8,752.71 = 2,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.72x = 8,752.71 × 2,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.72x = 20,743,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,743,634.82/5,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.43

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