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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.23, 8,811.72 and 2,177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.23, 8,811.72 and 2,177.01 is: 3,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.23 : 8,811.72 = 2,177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.23/8,811.72 = 2,177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.23x = 8,811.72 × 2,177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.23x = 19,183,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,202.56/5,872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.77

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