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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.37, 8,825.52 and 2,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.37, 8,825.52 and 2,184.89 is: 3,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.37 : 8,825.52 = 2,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.37/8,825.52 = 2,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.37x = 8,825.52 × 2,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.37x = 19,282,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282,746.27/5,882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.06

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