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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.04, 8,674.68 and 2,663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.04, 8,674.68 and 2,663.85 is: 3,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.04 : 8,674.68 = 2,663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.04/8,674.68 = 2,663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.04x = 8,674.68 × 2,663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.04x = 23,108,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108,079.94/5,786.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.77

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