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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,886.58, 8,827.92 and 2,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,886.58, 8,827.92 and 2,375.68 is: 3,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,886.58 : 8,827.92 = 2,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,886.58/8,827.92 = 2,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,886.58x = 8,827.92 × 2,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,886.58x = 20,972,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972,312.99/5,886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.73

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