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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,886.59, 8,821.25 and 2,960.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,886.59, 8,821.25 and 2,960.87 is: 4,436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,886.59 : 8,821.25 = 2,960.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,886.59/8,821.25 = 2,960.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,886.59x = 8,821.25 × 2,960.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,886.59x = 26,118,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,118,559.68/5,886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.96

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