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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.52, 8,773.92 and 2,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.52, 8,773.92 and 2,386.68 is: 3,579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.52 : 8,773.92 = 2,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.52/8,773.92 = 2,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.52x = 8,773.92 × 2,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.52x = 20,940,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,539.39/5,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.87

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