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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.31, 8,666.36 and 2,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.31, 8,666.36 and 2,660.96 is: 3,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.31 : 8,666.36 = 2,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.31/8,666.36 = 2,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.31x = 8,666.36 × 2,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.31x = 23,060,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060,855.65/5,785.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.10

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