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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.22, 8,825.61 and 2,592.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.22, 8,825.61 and 2,592.99 is: 3,890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.22 : 8,825.61 = 2,592.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.22/8,825.61 = 2,592.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.22x = 8,825.61 × 2,592.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.22x = 22,884,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884,718.47/5,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.49

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