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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.51, 8,789.08 and 1,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.51, 8,789.08 and 1,962.81 is: 2,944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.51 : 8,789.08 = 1,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.51/8,789.08 = 1,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.51x = 8,789.08 × 1,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.51x = 17,251,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,251,311.18/5,858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.66

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