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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.42, 8,586.97 and 2,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.42, 8,586.97 and 2,606.30 is: 3,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.42 : 8,586.97 = 2,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.42/8,586.97 = 2,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.42x = 8,586.97 × 2,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.42x = 22,380,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380,219.91/5,726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.24

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