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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.88, 8,809.79 and 2,410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.88, 8,809.79 and 2,410.13 is: 3,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.88 : 8,809.79 = 2,410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.88/8,809.79 = 2,410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.88x = 8,809.79 × 2,410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.88x = 21,232,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232,683.07/5,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.38

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