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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.72, 8,754.84 and 2,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.72, 8,754.84 and 2,548.08 is: 3,824.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.72 : 8,754.84 = 2,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.72/8,754.84 = 2,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.72x = 8,754.84 × 2,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.72x = 22,308,032.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308,032.71/5,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.64

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