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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,886.79, 8,832.45 and 2,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,886.79, 8,832.45 and 2,597.56 is: 3,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,886.79 : 8,832.45 = 2,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,886.79/8,832.45 = 2,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,886.79x = 8,832.45 × 2,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,886.79x = 22,942,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,818.82/5,886.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.34

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