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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.66, 8,687.63 and 2,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.66, 8,687.63 and 2,670.72 is: 4,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.66 : 8,687.63 = 2,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.66/8,687.63 = 2,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.66x = 8,687.63 × 2,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.66x = 23,202,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202,242.65/5,792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.45

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