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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.36, 8,797.62 and 2,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.36, 8,797.62 and 2,950.76 is: 4,422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.36 : 8,797.62 = 2,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.36/8,797.62 = 2,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.36x = 8,797.62 × 2,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.36x = 25,959,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959,665.19/5,870.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.16

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