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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.77, 8,678.36 and 2,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.77, 8,678.36 and 2,088.52 is: 3,132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.77 : 8,678.36 = 2,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.77/8,678.36 = 2,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.77x = 8,678.36 × 2,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.77x = 18,124,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,928.43/5,786.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.13

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