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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.03, 8,803.40 and 2,908.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.03, 8,803.40 and 2,908.37 is: 4,360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.03 : 8,803.40 = 2,908.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.03/8,803.40 = 2,908.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.03x = 8,803.40 × 2,908.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.03x = 25,603,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,551.92/5,872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.26

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