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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.68, 8,807.52 and 2,405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.68, 8,807.52 and 2,405.12 is: 3,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.68 : 8,807.52 = 2,405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.68/8,807.52 = 2,405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.68x = 8,807.52 × 2,405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.68x = 21,183,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183,142.50/5,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.68

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