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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.74, 8,783.62 and 2,392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.74, 8,783.62 and 2,392.98 is: 3,589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.74 : 8,783.62 = 2,392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.74/8,783.62 = 2,392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.74x = 8,783.62 × 2,392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.74x = 21,019,026.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019,026.99/5,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.47

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