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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.02, 8,682.17 and 2,667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.02, 8,682.17 and 2,667.08 is: 3,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.02 : 8,682.17 = 2,667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.02/8,682.17 = 2,667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.02x = 8,682.17 × 2,667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.02x = 23,156,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,041.96/5,789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.99

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