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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.30, 8,777.49 and 2,732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.30, 8,777.49 and 2,732.63 is: 4,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.30 : 8,777.49 = 2,732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.30/8,777.49 = 2,732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.30x = 8,777.49 × 2,732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.30x = 23,985,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985,632.50/5,852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.50

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