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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.44, 8,808.70 and 2,754.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.44, 8,808.70 and 2,754.65 is: 4,132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.44 : 8,808.70 = 2,754.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.44/8,808.70 = 2,754.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.44x = 8,808.70 × 2,754.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.44x = 24,264,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,264,900.59/5,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.00

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