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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.76, 8,831.40 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.76, 8,831.40 and 2,601 is: 3,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.76 : 8,831.40 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.76/8,831.40 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.76x = 8,831.40 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.76x = 22,970,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970,471.40/5,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.73

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