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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.52, 8,808.34 and 2,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.52, 8,808.34 and 2,753.88 is: 4,128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.52 : 8,808.34 = 2,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.52/8,808.34 = 2,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.52x = 8,808.34 × 2,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.52x = 24,257,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257,111.36/5,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.50

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