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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.44, 8,680.06 and 2,323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.44, 8,680.06 and 2,323.69 is: 3,485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.44 : 8,680.06 = 2,323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.44/8,680.06 = 2,323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.44x = 8,680.06 × 2,323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.44x = 20,169,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169,752.73/5,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.69

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