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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.72, 8,770.86 and 2,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.72, 8,770.86 and 2,152.06 is: 3,226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.72 : 8,770.86 = 2,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.72/8,770.86 = 2,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.72x = 8,770.86 × 2,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.72x = 18,875,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,416.97/5,850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.17

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