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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,894.78, 8,836.70 and 2,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,894.78, 8,836.70 and 2,606.12 is: 3,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,894.78 : 8,836.70 = 2,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,894.78/8,836.70 = 2,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,894.78x = 8,836.70 × 2,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,894.78x = 23,029,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,500.60/5,894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.76

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