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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.71, 8,808.90 and 2,361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.71, 8,808.90 and 2,361.63 is: 3,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.71 : 8,808.90 = 2,361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.71/8,808.90 = 2,361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.71x = 8,808.90 × 2,361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.71x = 20,803,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803,362.51/5,872.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.38

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