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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.87, 8,804.31 and 2,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.87, 8,804.31 and 2,584.26 is: 3,876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.87 : 8,804.31 = 2,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.87/8,804.31 = 2,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.87x = 8,804.31 × 2,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.87x = 22,752,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752,626.16/5,868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.83

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