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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.52, 8,803.13 and 2,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.52, 8,803.13 and 2,173.74 is: 3,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.52 : 8,803.13 = 2,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.52/8,803.13 = 2,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.52x = 8,803.13 × 2,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.52x = 19,135,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,135,704.94/5,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.52

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