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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.52, 8,800.96 and 2,171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.52, 8,800.96 and 2,171.33 is: 3,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.52 : 8,800.96 = 2,171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.52/8,800.96 = 2,171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.52x = 8,800.96 × 2,171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.52x = 19,109,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109,788.48/5,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.10

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