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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,885.76, 8,828.37 and 1,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,885.76, 8,828.37 and 1,725.60 is: 2,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,885.76 : 8,828.37 = 1,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,885.76/8,828.37 = 1,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,885.76x = 8,828.37 × 1,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,885.76x = 15,234,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,235.27/5,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.32

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