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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,882.89, 8,825.15 and 2,184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,882.89, 8,825.15 and 2,184.81 is: 3,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,882.89 : 8,825.15 = 2,184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,882.89/8,825.15 = 2,184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,882.89x = 8,825.15 × 2,184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,882.89x = 19,281,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,275.97/5,882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.52

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