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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.29, 8,808.44 and 2,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.29, 8,808.44 and 2,585.40 is: 3,878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.29 : 8,808.44 = 2,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.29/8,808.44 = 2,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.29x = 8,808.44 × 2,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.29x = 22,773,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,327.85/5,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.10

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