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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.63, 8,804.61 and 2,750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.63, 8,804.61 and 2,750.70 is: 4,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.63 : 8,804.61 = 2,750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.63/8,804.61 = 2,750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.63x = 8,804.61 × 2,750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.63x = 24,218,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218,840.73/5,871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.72

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