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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.66, 8,791.02 and 2,397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.66, 8,791.02 and 2,397.91 is: 3,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.66 : 8,791.02 = 2,397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.66/8,791.02 = 2,397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.66x = 8,791.02 × 2,397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.66x = 21,080,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080,030.81/5,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.87

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