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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.71, 8,700.78 and 2,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.71, 8,700.78 and 2,336.96 is: 3,505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.71 : 8,700.78 = 2,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.71/8,700.78 = 2,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.71x = 8,700.78 × 2,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.71x = 20,333,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,333,374.83/5,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.93

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