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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.76, 8,741.58 and 2,368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.76, 8,741.58 and 2,368.12 is: 3,549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.76 : 8,741.58 = 2,368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.76/8,741.58 = 2,368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.76x = 8,741.58 × 2,368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.76x = 20,701,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,701,110.43/5,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.11

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