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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.70, 8,812.53 and 2,364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.70, 8,812.53 and 2,364.39 is: 3,547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.70 : 8,812.53 = 2,364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.70/8,812.53 = 2,364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.70x = 8,812.53 × 2,364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.70x = 20,836,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,836,257.81/5,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.98

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