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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,859, 8,784.81 and 2,525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,859, 8,784.81 and 2,525.45 is: 3,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,859 : 8,784.81 = 2,525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,859/8,784.81 = 2,525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,859x = 8,784.81 × 2,525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,859x = 22,185,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185,554.49/5,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.58

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