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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,884.67, 8,819.22 and 2,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,884.67, 8,819.22 and 2,759.09 is: 4,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,884.67 : 8,819.22 = 2,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,884.67/8,819.22 = 2,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,884.67x = 8,819.22 × 2,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,884.67x = 24,332,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332,977.61/5,884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.98

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