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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.36, 7,823.73 and 2,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.36, 7,823.73 and 2,586.80 is: 3,875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.36 : 7,823.73 = 2,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.36/7,823.73 = 2,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.36x = 7,823.73 × 2,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.36x = 20,238,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,424.76/5,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.34

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