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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.52, 8,794.98 and 2,303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.52, 8,794.98 and 2,303.18 is: 3,456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.52 : 8,794.98 = 2,303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.52/8,794.98 = 2,303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.52x = 8,794.98 × 2,303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.52x = 20,256,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,256,378.06/5,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.42

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