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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.80, 8,783.68 and 2,393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.80, 8,783.68 and 2,393.92 is: 3,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.80 : 8,783.68 = 2,393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.80/8,783.68 = 2,393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.80x = 8,783.68 × 2,393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.80x = 21,027,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,427.23/5,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.81

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