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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.58, 8,679.84 and 1,404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.58, 8,679.84 and 1,404.06 is: 2,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.58 : 8,679.84 = 1,404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.58/8,679.84 = 1,404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.58x = 8,679.84 × 1,404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.58x = 12,187,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187,016.15/5,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.08

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