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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,859.34, 8,788.98 and 2,350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,859.34, 8,788.98 and 2,350.91 is: 3,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,859.34 : 8,788.98 = 2,350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,859.34/8,788.98 = 2,350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,859.34x = 8,788.98 × 2,350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,859.34x = 20,662,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,100.97/5,859.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.36

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