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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.19, 8,791.88 and 2,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.19, 8,791.88 and 2,736.59 is: 4,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.19 : 8,791.88 = 2,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.19/8,791.88 = 2,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.19x = 8,791.88 × 2,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.19x = 24,059,713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059,713.25/5,858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.02

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