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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.42, 8,830.96 and 2,187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.42, 8,830.96 and 2,187.43 is: 3,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.42 : 8,830.96 = 2,187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.42/8,830.96 = 2,187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.42x = 8,830.96 × 2,187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.42x = 19,317,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,079.29/5,887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.08

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