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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.88, 8,786.29 and 5,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.88, 8,786.29 and 5,233.40 is: 7,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.88 : 8,786.29 = 5,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.88/8,786.29 = 5,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.88x = 8,786.29 × 5,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.88x = 45,982,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,170.09/5,887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,809.63

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