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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.31, 8,803.98 and 2,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.31, 8,803.98 and 2,404.13 is: 3,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.31 : 8,803.98 = 2,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.31/8,803.98 = 2,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.31x = 8,803.98 × 2,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.31x = 21,165,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165,868.42/5,869.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.20

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