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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.88, 8,831.52 and 2,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.88, 8,831.52 and 2,377.76 is: 3,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.88 : 8,831.52 = 2,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.88/8,831.52 = 2,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.88x = 8,831.52 × 2,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.88x = 20,999,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999,235.00/5,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.91

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