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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.74, 8,806.24 and 2,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.74, 8,806.24 and 2,361.10 is: 3,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.74 : 8,806.24 = 2,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.74/8,806.24 = 2,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.74x = 8,806.24 × 2,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.74x = 20,792,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,413.26/5,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.70

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