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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.13, 8,785.61 and 2,393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.13, 8,785.61 and 2,393.38 is: 3,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.13 : 8,785.61 = 2,393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.13/8,785.61 = 2,393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.13x = 8,785.61 × 2,393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.13x = 21,027,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,247.37/5,856.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.64

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