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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.29, 8,799.53 and 2,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.29, 8,799.53 and 2,358.72 is: 3,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.29 : 8,799.53 = 2,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.29/8,799.53 = 2,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.29x = 8,799.53 × 2,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.29x = 20,755,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755,615.61/5,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.50

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