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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,884.91, 8,825.98 and 1,724.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,884.91, 8,825.98 and 1,724.05 is: 2,585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,884.91 : 8,825.98 = 1,724.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,884.91/8,825.98 = 1,724.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,884.91x = 8,825.98 × 1,724.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,884.91x = 15,216,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,216,430.82/5,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.67

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