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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.31, 8,783.78 and 2,391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.31, 8,783.78 and 2,391.75 is: 3,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.31 : 8,783.78 = 2,391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.31/8,783.78 = 2,391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.31x = 8,783.78 × 2,391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.31x = 21,008,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008,593.86/5,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.96

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