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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.48, 8,795.70 and 2,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.48, 8,795.70 and 2,355.24 is: 3,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.48 : 8,795.70 = 2,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.48/8,795.70 = 2,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.48x = 8,795.70 × 2,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.48x = 20,715,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715,984.47/5,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.04

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