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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.34, 8,795.61 and 2,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.34, 8,795.61 and 2,398.50 is: 3,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.34 : 8,795.61 = 2,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.34/8,795.61 = 2,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.34x = 8,795.61 × 2,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.34x = 21,096,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,096,270.59/5,861.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.22

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