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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.68, 8,793.78 and 2,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.68, 8,793.78 and 2,404.36 is: 3,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.68 : 8,793.78 = 2,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.68/8,793.78 = 2,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.68x = 8,793.78 × 2,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.68x = 21,143,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143,412.88/5,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.21

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