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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,859.25, 8,790.09 and 2,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,859.25, 8,790.09 and 2,396.50 is: 3,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,859.25 : 8,790.09 = 2,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,859.25/8,790.09 = 2,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,859.25x = 8,790.09 × 2,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,859.25x = 21,065,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,065,450.69/5,859.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.25

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