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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.15, 8,799.71 and 2,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.15, 8,799.71 and 2,354.94 is: 3,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.15 : 8,799.71 = 2,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.15/8,799.71 = 2,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.15x = 8,799.71 × 2,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.15x = 20,722,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,722,777.29/5,864.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.81

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