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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.52, 8,786.52 and 2,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.52, 8,786.52 and 2,392.50 is: 3,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.52 : 8,786.52 = 2,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.52/8,786.52 = 2,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.52x = 8,786.52 × 2,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.52x = 21,021,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021,749.10/5,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.07

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