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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.68, 8,804.64 and 2,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.68, 8,804.64 and 2,404.80 is: 3,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.68 : 8,804.64 = 2,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.68/8,804.64 = 2,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.68x = 8,804.64 × 2,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.68x = 21,173,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173,398.27/5,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.25

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