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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,874.56, 8,811.84 and 2,409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,874.56, 8,811.84 and 2,409.38 is: 3,614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,874.56 : 8,811.84 = 2,409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,874.56/8,811.84 = 2,409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,874.56x = 8,811.84 × 2,409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,874.56x = 21,231,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231,071.06/5,874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.07

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