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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.82, 8,681.73 and 2,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.82, 8,681.73 and 2,325.07 is: 3,487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.82 : 8,681.73 = 2,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.82/8,681.73 = 2,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.82x = 8,681.73 × 2,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.82x = 20,185,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185,629.97/5,787.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.61

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