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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,853.47, 8,775.27 and 2,731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,853.47, 8,775.27 and 2,731.83 is: 4,095.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,853.47 : 8,775.27 = 2,731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,853.47/8,775.27 = 2,731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,853.47x = 8,775.27 × 2,731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,853.47x = 23,972,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972,512.94/5,853.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.44

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