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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.44, 8,786.68 and 2,571.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.44, 8,786.68 and 2,571.89 is: 3,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.44 : 8,786.68 = 2,571.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.44/8,786.68 = 2,571.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.44x = 8,786.68 × 2,571.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.44x = 22,598,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,324.06/5,856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.72

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