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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.60, 8,754.48 and 2,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.60, 8,754.48 and 2,327.22 is: 3,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.60 : 8,754.48 = 2,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.60/8,754.48 = 2,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.60x = 8,754.48 × 2,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.60x = 20,373,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373,600.95/5,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.26

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