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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.77, 8,808.65 and 1,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.77, 8,808.65 and 1,975.25 is: 2,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.77 : 8,808.65 = 1,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.77/8,808.65 = 1,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.77x = 8,808.65 × 1,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.77x = 17,399,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399,285.91/5,871.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.21

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