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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.62, 8,858.72 and 2,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.62, 8,858.72 and 2,575.73 is: 3,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.62 : 8,858.72 = 2,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.62/8,858.72 = 2,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.62x = 8,858.72 × 2,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.62x = 22,817,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817,613.69/5,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.41

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