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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.34, 8,670.24 and 3,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.34, 8,670.24 and 3,006.23 is: 4,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.34 : 8,670.24 = 3,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.34/8,670.24 = 3,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.34x = 8,670.24 × 3,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.34x = 26,064,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064,692.24/5,785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.30

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