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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.80, 8,788.18 and 2,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.80, 8,788.18 and 2,396.92 is: 3,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.80 : 8,788.18 = 2,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.80/8,788.18 = 2,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.80x = 8,788.18 × 2,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.80x = 21,064,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,564.41/5,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.31

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