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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.99, 8,788.49 and 2,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.99, 8,788.49 and 2,396.24 is: 3,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.99 : 8,788.49 = 2,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.99/8,788.49 = 2,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.99x = 8,788.49 × 2,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.99x = 21,059,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,319.30/5,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.36

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