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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.36, 8,682.90 and 3,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.36, 8,682.90 and 3,013 is: 4,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.36 : 8,682.90 = 3,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.36/8,682.90 = 3,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.36x = 8,682.90 × 3,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.36x = 26,161,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,161,577.70/5,785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.03

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