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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,834.04, 8,751.94 and 2,085.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,834.04, 8,751.94 and 2,085.54 is: 3,128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,834.04 : 8,751.94 = 2,085.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,834.04/8,751.94 = 2,085.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,834.04x = 8,751.94 × 2,085.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,834.04x = 18,252,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252,520.95/5,834.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.62

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