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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.23, 8,787.42 and 2,348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.23, 8,787.42 and 2,348.56 is: 3,522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.23 : 8,787.42 = 2,348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.23/8,787.42 = 2,348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.23x = 8,787.42 × 2,348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.23x = 20,637,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637,783.12/5,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.87

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