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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,886.36, 8,826.42 and 5,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,886.36, 8,826.42 and 5,221.08 is: 7,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,886.36 : 8,826.42 = 5,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,886.36/8,826.42 = 5,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,886.36x = 8,826.42 × 5,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,886.36x = 46,083,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,444.93/5,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.85

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