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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,875.94, 8,811.85 and 2,365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,875.94, 8,811.85 and 2,365.03 is: 3,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,875.94 : 8,811.85 = 2,365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,875.94/8,811.85 = 2,365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,875.94x = 8,811.85 × 2,365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,875.94x = 20,840,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840,289.61/5,875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.72

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