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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.60, 8,682.29 and 2,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.60, 8,682.29 and 2,499.02 is: 3,750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.60 : 8,682.29 = 2,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.60/8,682.29 = 2,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.60x = 8,682.29 × 2,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.60x = 21,697,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697,244.31/5,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.22

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