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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.56, 8,774.34 and 2,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.56, 8,774.34 and 2,386.36 is: 3,579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.56 : 8,774.34 = 2,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.56/8,774.34 = 2,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.56x = 8,774.34 × 2,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.56x = 20,938,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938,734.00/5,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.54

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