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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.50, 8,792.91 and 3,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.50, 8,792.91 and 3,087.06 is: 4,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.50 : 8,792.91 = 3,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.50/8,792.91 = 3,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.50x = 8,792.91 × 3,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.50x = 27,144,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,144,240.74/5,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.73

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