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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.81, 8,699.72 and 2,336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.81, 8,699.72 and 2,336.25 is: 3,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.81 : 8,699.72 = 2,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.81/8,699.72 = 2,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.81x = 8,699.72 × 2,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.81x = 20,324,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324,720.85/5,799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.38

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