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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.44, 8,747.89 and 2,135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.44, 8,747.89 and 2,135.07 is: 3,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.44 : 8,747.89 = 2,135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.44/8,747.89 = 2,135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.44x = 8,747.89 × 2,135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.44x = 18,677,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,677,352.16/5,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.67

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