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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,834.03, 8,748.47 and 2,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,834.03, 8,748.47 and 2,135.30 is: 3,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,834.03 : 8,748.47 = 2,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,834.03/8,748.47 = 2,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,834.03x = 8,748.47 × 2,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,834.03x = 18,680,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680,607.99/5,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.01

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