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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,836, 8,758.06 and 2,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,836, 8,758.06 and 2,373.26 is: 3,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,836 : 8,758.06 = 2,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,836/8,758.06 = 2,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,836x = 8,758.06 × 2,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,836x = 20,785,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785,153.48/5,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.54

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