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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.76, 8,793.96 and 2,403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.76, 8,793.96 and 2,403.12 is: 3,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.76 : 8,793.96 = 2,403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.76/8,793.96 = 2,403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.76x = 8,793.96 × 2,403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.76x = 21,132,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132,941.16/5,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.53

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