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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.85, 8,754.32 and 2,325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.85, 8,754.32 and 2,325.01 is: 3,487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.85 : 8,754.32 = 2,325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.85/8,754.32 = 2,325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.85x = 8,754.32 × 2,325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.85x = 20,353,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353,881.54/5,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.73

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