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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.52, 8,679.96 and 2,866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.52, 8,679.96 and 2,866.32 is: 4,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.52 : 8,679.96 = 2,866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.52/8,679.96 = 2,866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.52x = 8,679.96 × 2,866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.52x = 24,879,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,879,542.95/5,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.34

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