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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.12, 8,719.86 and 2,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.12, 8,719.86 and 2,524.22 is: 3,787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.12 : 8,719.86 = 2,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.12/8,719.86 = 2,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.12x = 8,719.86 × 2,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.12x = 22,010,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,845.01/5,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.71

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