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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.39, 8,812.16 and 2,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.39, 8,812.16 and 2,361.73 is: 3,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.39 : 8,812.16 = 2,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.39/8,812.16 = 2,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.39x = 8,812.16 × 2,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.39x = 20,811,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811,942.64/5,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.03

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