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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.59, 8,801.39 and 2,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.59, 8,801.39 and 2,407.27 is: 3,610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.59 : 8,801.39 = 2,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.59/8,801.39 = 2,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.59x = 8,801.39 × 2,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.59x = 21,187,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,322.11/5,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.91

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