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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.73, 8,682.05 and 2,498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.73, 8,682.05 and 2,498.82 is: 3,749.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.73 : 8,682.05 = 2,498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.73/8,682.05 = 2,498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.73x = 8,682.05 × 2,498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.73x = 21,694,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694,861.64/5,785.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.72

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