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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.58, 8,816.90 and 2,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.58, 8,816.90 and 2,592.88 is: 3,886.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.58 : 8,816.90 = 2,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.58/8,816.90 = 2,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.58x = 8,816.90 × 2,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.58x = 22,861,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,128.67/5,881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.90

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