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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.34, 8,650.72 and 1,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.34, 8,650.72 and 1,870.44 is: 2,806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.34 : 8,650.72 = 1,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.34/8,650.72 = 1,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.34x = 8,650.72 × 1,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.34x = 16,180,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,652.72/5,766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.05

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