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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.36, 8,795.47 and 2,354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.36, 8,795.47 and 2,354.05 is: 3,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.36 : 8,795.47 = 2,354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.36/8,795.47 = 2,354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.36x = 8,795.47 × 2,354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.36x = 20,704,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,976.15/5,862.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.85

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