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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.39, 8,808.47 and 2,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.39, 8,808.47 and 2,360.25 is: 3,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.39 : 8,808.47 = 2,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.39/8,808.47 = 2,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.39x = 8,808.47 × 2,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.39x = 20,790,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,790,179.52/5,870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.54

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