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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.72, 8,832.77 and 1,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.72, 8,832.77 and 1,727.85 is: 2,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.72 : 8,832.77 = 1,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.72/8,832.77 = 1,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.72x = 8,832.77 × 1,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.72x = 15,261,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,701.64/5,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.12

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