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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.89, 8,792.79 and 2,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.89, 8,792.79 and 2,396.71 is: 3,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.89 : 8,792.79 = 2,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.89/8,792.79 = 2,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.89x = 8,792.79 × 2,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.89x = 21,073,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,073,767.72/5,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.05

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