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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,883.98, 8,827.69 and 2,372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,883.98, 8,827.69 and 2,372.18 is: 3,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,883.98 : 8,827.69 = 2,372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,883.98/8,827.69 = 2,372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,883.98x = 8,827.69 × 2,372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,883.98x = 20,940,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,869.66/5,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.96

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