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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.50, 8,806.02 and 2,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.50, 8,806.02 and 2,174.58 is: 3,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.50 : 8,806.02 = 2,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.50/8,806.02 = 2,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.50x = 8,806.02 × 2,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.50x = 19,149,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,394.97/5,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.86

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