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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856.69, 8,788.28 and 2,396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856.69, 8,788.28 and 2,396.37 is: 3,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856.69 : 8,788.28 = 2,396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856.69/8,788.28 = 2,396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856.69x = 8,788.28 × 2,396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856.69x = 21,059,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,958.56/5,856.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.88

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