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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.76, 8,802.04 and 2,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.76, 8,802.04 and 2,946.28 is: 4,418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.76 : 8,802.04 = 2,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.76/8,802.04 = 2,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.76x = 8,802.04 × 2,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.76x = 25,933,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933,274.41/5,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.87

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