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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.51, 8,831.66 and 2,601.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.51, 8,831.66 and 2,601.87 is: 3,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.51 : 8,831.66 = 2,601.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.51/8,831.66 = 2,601.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.51x = 8,831.66 × 2,601.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.51x = 22,978,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978,818.19/5,892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.67

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