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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.03, 8,747.27 and 2,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.03, 8,747.27 and 2,134.68 is: 3,200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.03 : 8,747.27 = 2,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.03/8,747.27 = 2,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.03x = 8,747.27 × 2,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.03x = 18,672,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672,622.32/5,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.09

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