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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.92, 8,799.96 and 2,746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.92, 8,799.96 and 2,746.96 is: 4,119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.92 : 8,799.96 = 2,746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.92/8,799.96 = 2,746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.92x = 8,799.96 × 2,746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.92x = 24,173,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173,138.12/5,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.54

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