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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,784.70, 8,670.84 and 2,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,784.70, 8,670.84 and 2,499.34 is: 3,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,784.70 : 8,670.84 = 2,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,784.70/8,670.84 = 2,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,784.70x = 8,670.84 × 2,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,784.70x = 21,671,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,377.25/5,784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.33

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