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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.31, 8,810.91 and 2,364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.31, 8,810.91 and 2,364.41 is: 3,545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.31 : 8,810.91 = 2,364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.31/8,810.91 = 2,364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.31x = 8,810.91 × 2,364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.31x = 20,832,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832,559.66/5,875.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.78

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