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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.32, 8,826.95 and 2,187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.32, 8,826.95 and 2,187.13 is: 3,281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.32 : 8,826.95 = 2,187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.32/8,826.95 = 2,187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.32x = 8,826.95 × 2,187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.32x = 19,305,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305,656.13/5,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.98

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