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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.51, 8,821.23 and 2,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.51, 8,821.23 and 2,182.02 is: 3,272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.51 : 8,821.23 = 2,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.51/8,821.23 = 2,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.51x = 8,821.23 × 2,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.51x = 19,248,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,100.28/5,882.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.09

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