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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.75, 8,862.95 and 2,399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.75, 8,862.95 and 2,399.66 is: 3,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.75 : 8,862.95 = 2,399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.75/8,862.95 = 2,399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.75x = 8,862.95 × 2,399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.75x = 21,268,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,268,066.60/5,913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.38

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