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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,834.69, 8,748.51 and 2,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,834.69, 8,748.51 and 2,325.24 is: 3,486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,834.69 : 8,748.51 = 2,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,834.69/8,748.51 = 2,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,834.69x = 8,748.51 × 2,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,834.69x = 20,342,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342,341.65/5,834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.45

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