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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.68, 8,821.43 and 2,763.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.68, 8,821.43 and 2,763.57 is: 4,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.68 : 8,821.43 = 2,763.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.68/8,821.43 = 2,763.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.68x = 8,821.43 × 2,763.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.68x = 24,378,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,378,664.12/5,882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.14

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