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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.41, 8,795.64 and 2,575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.41, 8,795.64 and 2,575.04 is: 3,863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.41 : 8,795.64 = 2,575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.41/8,795.64 = 2,575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.41x = 8,795.64 × 2,575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.41x = 22,649,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,124.83/5,862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.45

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