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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.13, 8,790.21 and 2,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.13, 8,790.21 and 2,397.38 is: 3,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.13 : 8,790.21 = 2,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.13/8,790.21 = 2,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.13x = 8,790.21 × 2,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.13x = 21,073,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,073,429.70/5,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.07

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