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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.44, 8,786.28 and 2,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.44, 8,786.28 and 2,396.12 is: 3,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.44 : 8,786.28 = 2,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.44/8,786.28 = 2,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.44x = 8,786.28 × 2,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.44x = 21,052,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,981.23/5,856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.84

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