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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.19, 8,682.69 and 2,865.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.19, 8,682.69 and 2,865.71 is: 4,298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.19 : 8,682.69 = 2,865.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.19/8,682.69 = 2,865.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.19x = 8,682.69 × 2,865.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.19x = 24,882,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882,071.56/5,788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.77

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