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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,874.47, 8,812.26 and 2,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,874.47, 8,812.26 and 2,127.19 is: 3,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,874.47 : 8,812.26 = 2,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,874.47/8,812.26 = 2,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,874.47x = 8,812.26 × 2,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,874.47x = 18,745,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,340.71/5,874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.99

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