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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.39, 8,644.12 and 1,868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.39, 8,644.12 and 1,868.06 is: 2,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.39 : 8,644.12 = 1,868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.39/8,644.12 = 1,868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.39x = 8,644.12 × 1,868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.39x = 16,147,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,751.75/5,766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.32

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