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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.45, 8,823.66 and 2,373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.45, 8,823.66 and 2,373.99 is: 3,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.45 : 8,823.66 = 2,373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.45/8,823.66 = 2,373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.45x = 8,823.66 × 2,373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.45x = 20,947,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,280.60/5,882.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.98

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