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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.56, 8,682.54 and 2,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.56, 8,682.54 and 2,325.08 is: 3,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.56 : 8,682.54 = 2,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.56/8,682.54 = 2,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.56x = 8,682.54 × 2,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.56x = 20,187,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,600.10/5,787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.10

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