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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,885.78, 8,828.67 and 2,187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,885.78, 8,828.67 and 2,187.93 is: 3,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,885.78 : 8,828.67 = 2,187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,885.78/8,828.67 = 2,187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,885.78x = 8,828.67 × 2,187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,885.78x = 19,316,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316,511.95/5,885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.90

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