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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.27, 8,687.99 and 2,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.27, 8,687.99 and 2,668.60 is: 4,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.27 : 8,687.99 = 2,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.27/8,687.99 = 2,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.27x = 8,687.99 × 2,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.27x = 23,184,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,184,770.11/5,790.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.09

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