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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.92, 8,600.68 and 2,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.92, 8,600.68 and 2,958.58 is: 4,440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.92 : 8,600.68 = 2,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.92/8,600.68 = 2,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.92x = 8,600.68 × 2,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.92x = 25,445,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,445,765.90/5,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.86

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