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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.44, 8,784.78 and 2,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.44, 8,784.78 and 2,395.12 is: 3,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.44 : 8,784.78 = 2,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.44/8,784.78 = 2,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.44x = 8,784.78 × 2,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.44x = 21,040,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,602.27/5,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.34

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