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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.85, 8,881.68 and 2,172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.85, 8,881.68 and 2,172.81 is: 3,258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.85 : 8,881.68 = 2,172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.85/8,881.68 = 2,172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.85x = 8,881.68 × 2,172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.85x = 19,298,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,298,203.12/5,921.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.81

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