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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.69, 8,765.41 and 2,725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.69, 8,765.41 and 2,725.12 is: 4,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.69 : 8,765.41 = 2,725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.69/8,765.41 = 2,725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.69x = 8,765.41 × 2,725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.69x = 23,886,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886,780.47/5,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.82

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