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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.18, 8,808.39 and 2,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.18, 8,808.39 and 2,407.30 is: 3,611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.18 : 8,808.39 = 2,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.18/8,808.39 = 2,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.18x = 8,808.39 × 2,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.18x = 21,204,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,437.25/5,872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.00

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