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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.55, 8,791.38 and 3,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.55, 8,791.38 and 3,087.18 is: 4,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.55 : 8,791.38 = 3,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.55/8,791.38 = 3,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.55x = 8,791.38 × 3,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.55x = 27,140,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140,572.51/5,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.64

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