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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.57, 8,796.87 and 2,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.57, 8,796.87 and 2,942.19 is: 4,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.57 : 8,796.87 = 2,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.57/8,796.87 = 2,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.57x = 8,796.87 × 2,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.57x = 25,882,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,882,062.95/5,864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.29

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