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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.85, 8,757.52 and 2,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.85, 8,757.52 and 2,325.31 is: 3,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.85 : 8,757.52 = 2,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.85/8,757.52 = 2,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.85x = 8,757.52 × 2,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.85x = 20,363,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363,921.12/5,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.45

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