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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.21, 8,698.79 and 2,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.21, 8,698.79 and 2,876.82 is: 4,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.21 : 8,698.79 = 2,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.21/8,698.79 = 2,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.21x = 8,698.79 × 2,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.21x = 25,024,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,838.66/5,799.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.22

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