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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.33, 8,808.57 and 5,401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.33, 8,808.57 and 5,401.69 is: 8,121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.33 : 8,808.57 = 5,401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.33/8,808.57 = 5,401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.33x = 8,808.57 × 5,401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.33x = 47,581,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581,164.48/5,858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.97

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