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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.60, 8,759.73 and 2,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.60, 8,759.73 and 2,332.59 is: 3,496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.60 : 8,759.73 = 2,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.60/8,759.73 = 2,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.60x = 8,759.73 × 2,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.60x = 20,432,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,858.60/5,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.62

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