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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.88, 8,806.44 and 2,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.88, 8,806.44 and 2,122.44 is: 3,183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.88 : 8,806.44 = 2,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.88/8,806.44 = 2,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.88x = 8,806.44 × 2,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.88x = 18,691,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,691,140.51/5,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.70

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