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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.05, 8,673.85 and 2,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.05, 8,673.85 and 2,085.67 is: 3,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.05 : 8,673.85 = 2,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.05/8,673.85 = 2,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.05x = 8,673.85 × 2,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.05x = 18,090,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090,788.73/5,786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.62

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