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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.49, 8,783.24 and 2,392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.49, 8,783.24 and 2,392.74 is: 3,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.49 : 8,783.24 = 2,392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.49/8,783.24 = 2,392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.49x = 8,783.24 × 2,392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.49x = 21,015,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,997.71/5,855.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.11

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