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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.96, 8,778.51 and 2,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.96, 8,778.51 and 2,890.28 is: 4,337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.96 : 8,778.51 = 2,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.96/8,778.51 = 2,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.96x = 8,778.51 × 2,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.96x = 25,372,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,372,373.83/5,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.19

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