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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.06, 8,554.46 and 1,806.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.06, 8,554.46 and 1,806.47 is: 2,710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.06 : 8,554.46 = 1,806.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.06/8,554.46 = 1,806.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.06x = 8,554.46 × 1,806.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.06x = 15,453,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,453,365.79/5,702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.14

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