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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.82, 8,797.53 and 2,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.82, 8,797.53 and 2,401.34 is: 3,602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.82 : 8,797.53 = 2,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.82/8,797.53 = 2,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.82x = 8,797.53 × 2,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.82x = 21,125,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125,860.69/5,863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.75

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