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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.84, 8,794.14 and 2,353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.84, 8,794.14 and 2,353.84 is: 3,530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.84 : 8,794.14 = 2,353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.84/8,794.14 = 2,353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.84x = 8,794.14 × 2,353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.84x = 20,699,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,998.50/5,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.11

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