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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,834.76, 8,749.99 and 2,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,834.76, 8,749.99 and 2,135.89 is: 3,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,834.76 : 8,749.99 = 2,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,834.76/8,749.99 = 2,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,834.76x = 8,749.99 × 2,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,834.76x = 18,689,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,689,010.80/5,834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.05

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