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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.68, 8,809.02 and 2,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.68, 8,809.02 and 2,406.12 is: 3,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.68 : 8,809.02 = 2,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.68/8,809.02 = 2,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.68x = 8,809.02 × 2,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.68x = 21,195,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,559.20/5,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.18

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