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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.61, 8,795.79 and 2,942.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.61, 8,795.79 and 2,942.91 is: 4,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.61 : 8,795.79 = 2,942.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.61/8,795.79 = 2,942.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.61x = 8,795.79 × 2,942.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.61x = 25,885,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885,218.35/5,866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.30

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