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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.19, 8,788.10 and 2,394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.19, 8,788.10 and 2,394.63 is: 3,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.19 : 8,788.10 = 2,394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.19/8,788.10 = 2,394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.19x = 8,788.10 × 2,394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.19x = 21,044,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044,247.90/5,858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.28

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