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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.15, 8,795.62 and 2,353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.15, 8,795.62 and 2,353.15 is: 3,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.15 : 8,795.62 = 2,353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.15/8,795.62 = 2,353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.15x = 8,795.62 × 2,353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.15x = 20,697,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,394.16/5,863.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.08

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