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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.48, 8,808.37 and 2,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.48, 8,808.37 and 2,173.74 is: 3,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.48 : 8,808.37 = 2,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.48/8,808.37 = 2,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.48x = 8,808.37 × 2,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.48x = 19,147,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147,106.20/5,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.04

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