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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.99, 8,811.32 and 2,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.99, 8,811.32 and 2,364.26 is: 3,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.99 : 8,811.32 = 2,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.99/8,811.32 = 2,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.99x = 8,811.32 × 2,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.99x = 20,832,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832,195.55/5,873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.52

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