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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.23, 8,811.16 and 2,584.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.23, 8,811.16 and 2,584.87 is: 3,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.23 : 8,811.16 = 2,584.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.23/8,811.16 = 2,584.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.23x = 8,811.16 × 2,584.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.23x = 22,775,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,674.66/5,872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.54

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