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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.77, 8,826.03 and 2,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.77, 8,826.03 and 2,373.39 is: 3,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.77 : 8,826.03 = 2,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.77/8,826.03 = 2,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.77x = 8,826.03 × 2,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.77x = 20,947,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,611.34/5,881.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.45

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