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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.68, 8,787.84 and 2,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.68, 8,787.84 and 2,569.92 is: 3,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.68 : 8,787.84 = 2,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.68/8,787.84 = 2,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.68x = 8,787.84 × 2,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.68x = 22,584,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,045.77/5,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.49

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