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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,853.68, 8,775.44 and 2,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,853.68, 8,775.44 and 2,388.72 is: 3,581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,853.68 : 8,775.44 = 2,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,853.68/8,775.44 = 2,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,853.68x = 8,775.44 × 2,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,853.68x = 20,962,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,069.04/5,853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.01

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