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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.52, 8,808.33 and 2,173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.52, 8,808.33 and 2,173.01 is: 3,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.52 : 8,808.33 = 2,173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.52/8,808.33 = 2,173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.52x = 8,808.33 × 2,173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.52x = 19,140,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,589.17/5,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.35

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