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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.76, 8,791.04 and 2,738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.76, 8,791.04 and 2,738.98 is: 4,109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.76 : 8,791.04 = 2,738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.76/8,791.04 = 2,738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.76x = 8,791.04 × 2,738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.76x = 24,078,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,078,482.74/5,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.83

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