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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.08, 8,787.60 and 1,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.08, 8,787.60 and 1,962.48 is: 2,943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.08 : 8,787.60 = 1,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.08/8,787.60 = 1,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.08x = 8,787.60 × 1,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.08x = 17,245,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,489.25/5,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.88

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