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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.75, 8,676.83 and 2,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.75, 8,676.83 and 2,087.50 is: 3,130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.75 : 8,676.83 = 2,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.75/8,676.83 = 2,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.75x = 8,676.83 × 2,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.75x = 18,112,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112,828.80/5,785.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.59

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