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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.08, 8,791.00 and 2,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.08, 8,791.00 and 2,529.25 is: 3,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.08 : 8,791.00 = 2,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.08/8,791.00 = 2,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.08x = 8,791.00 × 2,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.08x = 22,234,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,608.45/5,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.25

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