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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.03, 8,784.73 and 2,526.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.03, 8,784.73 and 2,526.54 is: 3,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.03 : 8,784.73 = 2,526.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.03/8,784.73 = 2,526.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.03x = 8,784.73 × 2,526.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.03x = 22,194,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194,941.95/5,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.80

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