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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.39, 8,856.69 and 2,575.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.39, 8,856.69 and 2,575.00 is: 3,860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.39 : 8,856.69 = 2,575.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.39/8,856.69 = 2,575.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.39x = 8,856.69 × 2,575.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.39x = 22,805,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,988.81/5,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.59

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