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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.01, 8,679.05 and 1,403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.01, 8,679.05 and 1,403.46 is: 2,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.01 : 8,679.05 = 1,403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.01/8,679.05 = 1,403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.01x = 8,679.05 × 1,403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.01x = 12,180,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,699.51/5,786.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.20

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