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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.50, 8,808.75 and 2,409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.50, 8,808.75 and 2,409.75 is: 3,614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.50 : 8,808.75 = 2,409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.50/8,808.75 = 2,409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.50x = 8,808.75 × 2,409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.50x = 21,226,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,885.31/5,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.63

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