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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,886.72, 8,832.36 and 2,597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,886.72, 8,832.36 and 2,597.49 is: 3,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,886.72 : 8,832.36 = 2,597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,886.72/8,832.36 = 2,597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,886.72x = 8,832.36 × 2,597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,886.72x = 22,941,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,966.78/5,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.24

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