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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.99, 8,795.90 and 2,741.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.99, 8,795.90 and 2,741.95 is: 4,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.99 : 8,795.90 = 2,741.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.99/8,795.90 = 2,741.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.99x = 8,795.90 × 2,741.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.99x = 24,117,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,117,874.03/5,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.18

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