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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,784.78, 8,676.59 and 2,087.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,784.78, 8,676.59 and 2,087.07 is: 3,130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,784.78 : 8,676.59 = 2,087.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,784.78/8,676.59 = 2,087.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,784.78x = 8,676.59 × 2,087.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,784.78x = 18,108,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,108,607.72/5,784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.39

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