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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.73, 8,812.13 and 2,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.73, 8,812.13 and 2,588.59 is: 3,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.73 : 8,812.13 = 2,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.73/8,812.13 = 2,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.73x = 8,812.13 × 2,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.73x = 22,810,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,810,947.54/5,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.22

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