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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.84, 8,754.09 and 2,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.84, 8,754.09 and 2,135.56 is: 3,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.84 : 8,754.09 = 2,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.84/8,754.09 = 2,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.84x = 8,754.09 × 2,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.84x = 18,694,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694,884.44/5,833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.56

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