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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.33, 8,822.80 and 2,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.33, 8,822.80 and 2,183.25 is: 3,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.33 : 8,822.80 = 2,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.33/8,822.80 = 2,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.33x = 8,822.80 × 2,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.33x = 19,262,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,262,413.91/5,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.18

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