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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.22, 8,807.00 and 1,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.22, 8,807.00 and 1,711.32 is: 2,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.22 : 8,807.00 = 1,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.22/8,807.00 = 1,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.22x = 8,807.00 × 1,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.22x = 15,071,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071,553.66/5,872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.59

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