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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.32, 8,792.28 and 2,397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.32, 8,792.28 and 2,397.84 is: 3,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.32 : 8,792.28 = 2,397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.32/8,792.28 = 2,397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.32x = 8,792.28 × 2,397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.32x = 21,082,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,480.68/5,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.50

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