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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.97, 8,793.96 and 2,575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.97, 8,793.96 and 2,575.38 is: 3,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.97 : 8,793.96 = 2,575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.97/8,793.96 = 2,575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.97x = 8,793.96 × 2,575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.97x = 22,647,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,788.70/5,861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.51

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