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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.69, 8,680.44 and 2,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.69, 8,680.44 and 2,323.94 is: 3,486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.69 : 8,680.44 = 2,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.69/8,680.44 = 2,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.69x = 8,680.44 × 2,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.69x = 20,172,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172,821.73/5,786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.07

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