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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.02, 8,759.67 and 2,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.02, 8,759.67 and 2,377.18 is: 3,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.02 : 8,759.67 = 2,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.02/8,759.67 = 2,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.02x = 8,759.67 × 2,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.02x = 20,823,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,823,312.33/5,840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.62

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