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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.55, 8,756.97 and 2,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.55, 8,756.97 and 2,372.80 is: 3,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.55 : 8,756.97 = 2,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.55/8,756.97 = 2,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.55x = 8,756.97 × 2,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.55x = 20,778,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,778,538.42/5,835.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.68

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