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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.72, 8,807.73 and 1,711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.72, 8,807.73 and 1,711.75 is: 2,567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.72 : 8,807.73 = 1,711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.72/8,807.73 = 1,711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.72x = 8,807.73 × 1,711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.72x = 15,076,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076,631.83/5,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.23

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