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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,886.83, 8,830.11 and 2,376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,886.83, 8,830.11 and 2,376.74 is: 3,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,886.83 : 8,830.11 = 2,376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,886.83/8,830.11 = 2,376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,886.83x = 8,830.11 × 2,376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,886.83x = 20,986,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986,831.49/5,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.05

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