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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.31, 8,826.53 and 2,725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.31, 8,826.53 and 2,725.25 is: 4,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.31 : 8,826.53 = 2,725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.31/8,826.53 = 2,725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.31x = 8,826.53 × 2,725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.31x = 24,054,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,054,508.10/5,892.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.36

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