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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.62, 8,798.45 and 2,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.62, 8,798.45 and 2,357.24 is: 3,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.62 : 8,798.45 = 2,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.62/8,798.45 = 2,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.62x = 8,798.45 × 2,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.62x = 20,740,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,740,002.50/5,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.86

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