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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,883.57, 8,825.36 and 1,987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,883.57, 8,825.36 and 1,987.88 is: 2,981.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,883.57 : 8,825.36 = 1,987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,883.57/8,825.36 = 1,987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,883.57x = 8,825.36 × 1,987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,883.57x = 17,543,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,702.57/5,883.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.81

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