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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.59, 8,825.08 and 2,550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.59, 8,825.08 and 2,550.86 is: 3,827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.59 : 8,825.08 = 2,550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.59/8,825.08 = 2,550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.59x = 8,825.08 × 2,550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.59x = 22,511,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,543.57/5,881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.46

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