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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.24, 8,784.91 and 2,568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.24, 8,784.91 and 2,568.59 is: 3,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.24 : 8,784.91 = 2,568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.24/8,784.91 = 2,568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.24x = 8,784.91 × 2,568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.24x = 22,564,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,785.05/5,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.78

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