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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.89, 8,683.71 and 2,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.89, 8,683.71 and 2,326.14 is: 3,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.89 : 8,683.71 = 2,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.89/8,683.71 = 2,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.89x = 8,683.71 × 2,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.89x = 20,199,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199,525.18/5,788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.36

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