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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.73, 8,803.23 and 2,359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.73, 8,803.23 and 2,359.09 is: 3,538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.73 : 8,803.23 = 2,359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.73/8,803.23 = 2,359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.73x = 8,803.23 × 2,359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.73x = 20,767,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,611.86/5,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.69

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