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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.70, 8,827.95 and 4,417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.70, 8,827.95 and 4,417.70 is: 6,637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.70 : 8,827.95 = 4,417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.70/8,827.95 = 4,417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.70x = 8,827.95 × 4,417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.70x = 38,999,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,999,234.72/5,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.38

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