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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.85, 8,801.07 and 2,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.85, 8,801.07 and 2,579.44 is: 3,870.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.85 : 8,801.07 = 2,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.85/8,801.07 = 2,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.85x = 8,801.07 × 2,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.85x = 22,701,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701,832.00/5,865.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.17

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