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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.40, 8,837.73 and 3,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.40, 8,837.73 and 3,117.06 is: 4,678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.40 : 8,837.73 = 3,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.40/8,837.73 = 3,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.40x = 8,837.73 × 3,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.40x = 27,547,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,734.67/5,888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.31

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