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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.60, 8,796.82 and 3,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.60, 8,796.82 and 3,093.52 is: 4,637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.60 : 8,796.82 = 3,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.60/8,796.82 = 3,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.60x = 8,796.82 × 3,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.60x = 27,213,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,138.61/5,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.08

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